Week 1
What essential nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing tissues in the body?
What is protein?
What is the term for the process of breaking down food into nutrients the body can use?
What is digestion?
What type of nutrient is primarily used for energy and is found in foods like bread and pasta?
What are carbohydrates?
What nutrient is found in beans and lentils and is important for muscle growth and repair?
What is protein?
What type of fat, often found in processed foods, is known to raise LDL cholesterol levels?
What are trans fats?
Which vitamin is primarily found in citrus fruits and helps prevent scurvy?
What is Vitamin C?
Which nutrient is essential for the production of red blood cells and is found in meats and leafy greens?
What is iron?
What is the recommended daily intake of water for an average adult?
What is about 8 cups or 2 liters?
Which vitamin is important for calcium absorption and is obtained through sun exposure and foods like salmon?
What is Vitamin D?
Which mineral, important for nerve function and muscle contraction, is commonly found in bananas and potatoes?
What is potassium?
What mineral is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth, and can be found in dairy products?
What is calcium?
What term describes foods that have been minimally processed and are close to their natural state?
What is whole foods?
What is the term for a diet that includes a variety of different foods to ensure all nutrient needs are met?
What is a balanced diet?
What term is used to describe foods that are high in calories but low in nutrients?
What are empty calories?
What term describes the number of calories needed to maintain body functions while at rest?
What is the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
What is the name for the type of carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy and is commonly found in fruits?
What is simple carbohydrates?
Which dietary fiber can help lower cholesterol levels and is commonly found in oats and barley?
What is soluble fiber?
What chronic disease can result from excessive consumption of added sugars and sedentary lifestyle?
What is type 2 diabetes?
What is the name of the dietary guideline that recommends making half of your plate fruits and vegetables?
What is the MyPlate guide?
What is the name of the diet that focuses on eating foods in their natural, unprocessed form, often including a lot of plant-based foods?
What is a whole-food, plant-based diet?
What type of fat, often found in nuts and olive oil, is beneficial for heart health?
What are unsaturated fats?
What condition is caused by a deficiency in Vitamin D, leading to weakened bones?
What is rickets?
Which antioxidant is commonly found in carrots and is known to support eye health?
What is beta-carotene?
What process involves cooking food at a high temperature to kill harmful bacteria and extend shelf life?
What is pasteurization?
What is the term for the measurement of body fat based on the ratio of fat to lean mass?
What is body composition?