Nutrition
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health & growth
What is nutrition?
These are known as nutrients the body needs, but cannot make on it's own
What are essential nutrients?
By consuming this, we avoid dehydration
What is water?
This nutrient is the body's main source of energy
What are carbohydrates?
Nutrition labels are found on this type of food:
What are packaged foods?
This nutrient is our body's secondary source of fuel, keeping us warm & protecting our vital organs
What is fat?
This nutrient provides muscle tissue & organs structure to function
What are proteins?
This nutrient helps cells form, develop & grow
Hint: A, B, C, D, E, K.
What are vitamins?
This nutrient will allow injuries to heal and help us feel energized
What are minerals?
This nutrient helps manage our body temperature and flushes toxins out of our body
What is water?
This is a tool that guides people in creating healthy & balanced meals
What is the Harvard healthy plate?
Other than fruits & vegetables, name 2 out of the 3 remaining food groups on The Harvard Healthy Plate?
What are whole grains, healthy proteins & healthy oils?
According to the Harvard healthy plate, this percent of your plate should include fruits and vegetables
What is 50%?
Whole grain bread is a more healthy choice than white bread because it is:
What is less processed?
Nutrition labels help people..
What is, make healthier eating choices?
What do the following represent?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals & Water
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
According to the Harvard healthy plate: Almonds, chicken & eggs fit into which category?
What are healthy proteins?
According to the Harvard healthy plate: Quinoa and brown rice are considered..
What are whole grains?
According to the Harvard healthy plate: Sunflower, avocado & sesame oils are considered...
What are healthy oils?
The rule is: If you can't pronounce it..
What is don't eat it?
The Harvard healthy plate says healthy proteins should make up this percentage of your plate
What is 25%?
What is 25%?
This kind of meat should be limited in your diet
This type of fat stays solid at room temperature & is the kind of fat we want to avoid
What is saturated fat?
This type of fat will turn to a liquid at room temperature & represents the type of fat we want to include in our diet
What is unsaturated fat?