Food Guide
How often should you eat breakfast?
Every day.
Is skipping meals a good way to lose weight?
No, it is unhealthy to do so.
This can result when plaques your teeth and gums constantly interacts with the sugars the foods and drinks you consume?
Tooth Decay.
What are macronutrients?
Nutrients that provide calories or energy and are needed in large amounts.
Is most fast food healthy?
No it isn't healthy.
What is the food guide used for?
Tells what to eat and how much to eat.
Does water regulate body temperature?
Yes it does.
How many grams of sugar are in a teaspoon of sugar?
4
What are micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals that are needed in small amounts and are essential for health, growth, and development.
How often should you eat at a fast food restaurant?
At most once a month but preferably never.
What type of oil should you do when cooking?
Use should always use vegetable oil.
What are minerals used for in the body?
They are used for growth and maintain body structures like bones, teeth, and blood.
High fructose corn syrup, white sugar, and molasses are examples of what?
Added sugars.
What are the two categories of vitamins?
Water-soluble and fat-soluble.
Where should you get most of your meals?
Most meals should be made at home with healthy ingredients.
How many mL of unsaturated fats should you have a day?
30-40mL a day.
What do carbohydrates do for the body?
They supply the body with energy.
What are fluids?
Fluids are all liquids and water in beverages and food.
What role do vitamins play in the body?
Allows the body to grow and develop.
Why is fast food bad for you?
It is bad for you because it has lots of calories and little nutritional value
How many servings of food should a teenager have in each category a day?
8 Vegetable, 7 grain, 3-4. milk, and 3 meat.
What percentage of your diet should be fats?
It should be 25%.
Name two sources of calcium?
Almonds, dried beans, dark green leafy veggies, tofu, and cactus leaf.
What are the six golden nutrients?
They are protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water.
How much sodium is in a standard poutine?
Around 10 000 mg.