HEALTHY FOOD
Yes, because it is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Is 'oily' fish good for your health? Why?/Why not?
Yes, but we should have them once a week the most.
Are foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt part of the food pyramid?
2 glasses of water.
When waking and while still on an empty stomach we should drink milk/water/tea/coffee/fresh juice.
T, it is saturated fat that causes trouble with our cholesterol.
Unsaturated fat helps us keep lower levels of cholesterol. T / F
5.
How many servings of dairy products should a teenager have on a daily basis?
Preservatives.
The problem with processed food is that it is food high in calories/preservatives/unsaturated fats.
T, eat your pasta but take it easy on the sauce.
Starchy foods should provide about half of the calorie intake of a healthy, balanced diet. T / F
Yes.
Is it healthy to eat 3-5 servings of food rich in starches on a daily basis?
Glucose. Careful! Food of high GI will cause diabetes in the long run.
Glycemic index is an index that indicates the ability of a carbohydrate food to increase /cholesterol/glucose level in the blood.
T, remember that take-out contains much more salt than home cooked food.
Salty foods are bad for your blood pressure levels. T / F
At least 8.
How many glasses of fluid should we drink every day? (the minimum quantity)
Second-hand smoking (breathing in air from smokers) causes many of the same long-term diseases as direct smoking. T / F