Nutrition Labels
True or False: The serving size on a nutrition label represents the healthy amount of a specific food to consume.
False. The serving size only serves as a scale for each nutrition fact.
Berries, papaya, cherries, apples, pears, ect.
What type of fat should you aim to completely avoid to maintain heart health?
Trans fats
Which has more protein: 1 cup of Greek yogurt or 1 cup of milk?
A cup of Greek yogurt (23g) has more protein than a cup of milk (8-10g)
Which of the following foods is NOT recommended for healthy grocery shopping: A) Brown rice, B) White bread, C) Quinoa, D) Chickpeas?
B) White bread
How many calories equal one pound of body fat? (+/-) 500
3500 calories
What does carbohydrate consumption do to the blood that is very important to keep track of?
Raises blood glucose levels
Which has more fiber: 100 grams of kidney beans or 100 grams of chickpeas?
100 grams of chickpeas (7.6g) has more fiber than 100 grams of kidney beans (6.4g)
False
What type of carbohydrate does not raise blood sugar levels?
Dietary Fiber
At least how much protein in grams should an average 150 lbs person consume per day? (+/- 10 grams)
54 grams (0.36 x weight in pounds)
What is the daily sodium intake limit to maintain heart health?
2300 mg or less
Which has more fiber: 1 Medium Bajra Roti or 1 Medium Wheat Roti?
1 Medium Bajra Roti (3.2g) has more fiber than 1 Medium Wheat Roti (2.8g)
True or False: Baked papad can be a healthier replacement for Pakoras
True! Air fried snacks are generally better than deep-fried alternitives
How many grams of carbohydrates should be included in each meal?
45-60 grams of carbohydrates
How many servings of vegetables should be included in a daily meal plan?
3-5 servings
Maximizing intake of which nutrient is important for improving blood sugar control in diabetics?
Dietary fiber
Which has more protein: 100 grams of Dal, 100 grams of Tofu, or 100 grams of Bajra flour?
100 grams of Dal (18-23g) has more protein than 100 grams of Bajra flour (10.8g) and 100 grams of Tofu (8g)
Which of the following is not a healthy breakfast: Savory Oats with Vegetables, Froot Loops cereal w/ 2% milk, Moong Daal Chilla, or Blueberry/Oat Yogurt Smoothie.
Froot Loops cereal w/ 2% milk
What percentage of daily calories should come from protein?
15-20% of daily caloric intake
What is the recommended daily fiber intake for adults?
25-30 grams
Less than 5.7
Which has the most amount of Fiber: 1 cup of Bell Peppers, 1 cup of Broccoli, 1 cup of Raspberries or 1 cup of Kale?
1 cup of Raspberries (8g) has more fiber than 1 cup of Kale (5.7g), 1 cup of Bell Peppers (2.5g), and 1 cup of Broccoli (2.4g).
Which fruits would best replace a sugary dessert: Mango, grapes, oranges, or apple?
Apple