Nutrition 1
What are the five main food groups?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy.
What is the worst type of fat for you?
Trans Fat
What is another word for sodium?
Salt
What is our number one source of energy for the body?
Carbs
What was our food guideline before MyPlate?
MyPyramid
What do we use as a guidelines for what should be on our plate?
MyPlate
What is an example of a simple carb?
Cookies or fruits (Anything you can taste sugar in)
What happens if our bodies don't get enough water?
Dehydration
What type of diet involves consuming no animals?
Vegetarian and vegan
What is sometimes used in foods to make them have a longer shelf life?
Preservatives or additives
What unit do we use to measure the energy we get from food?
Calories
What is an example of a complex card?
Pasta or bread
What percent of our bodies are made up of water?
60-65%
What nutrient helps transport other nutrients throughout the body?
water
If I am trying to gain muscle mass how much protein is recommended for me to consume daily?
Number of grams equal to your body weight
What are proteins made up from?
Amino Acids
What mineral helps us build strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
Rank the three different types of fat from healthiest to unhealthiest
Unsaturated, saturated, trans
What is the process of your body breaking down food to release energy?
Metabolism
What mineral is needed to help with anemia?
Iron
What are the three nutrients that give our bodies energy?
Carbs, fats, and proteins
What are the six essential nutrients?
Fats, Carbs, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
What are the two different categories of carbohydrates?
Simple and complex
What ingredient is leading to obesity in most people?
Sugar
If I am trying to lose weight, what formula should I follow?
Energy expended > energy consumed