Food vs Nutrients
Why do we need food?
We need it in order to get energy, grow and be healthy.
What food group should half of our meals have?
Fruits and vegetables
This food group is found in bread, pasta, cereals and potatoes.
Carbohydrates
What is a healthy balanced diet?
It gives our body the right amount of nutrients it needs to function correctly.
What label should we look at to see how much energy, protein, carbohydrates and fat are there in each product?
Nutrition facts
What's the relationship of food and nutrients?
We get nutrients from the food we eat.
How much food should we consume everyday to be healthy?
We should onsume the right amount from each food group everyday to be healthy.
What's another word for unhealthy fats?
Saturated fats
These people do not eat food from animals, such as meat, fish and chicken. They do eat dairy products and eggs. What do you call them?
Vegetarians
In the percentage reference intake, the traffic-light code identifies the nutrients found in the product. What colors should we choose for healthy eating?
Green and amber
What are the two types of nutrients?
Macronutrients and micronutrients
This food group come from meat, fish, eggs, nuts and pulses.
Proteins
What does Vitamin C do to our body?
It's good for the immune system (defending the body against infection).
This kind of diet contains lots of fruits and vegetables that help to maintain a healthy weight and to prevent heart disease.
Mediterranean diet
When we eat and drink more calories than we use up, our body stores the excess calories as what?
When we eat and drink more calories than we use up, our body stores the excess calories as body fat.
This is the type of nutrients our body needs a lot of, what is it?
Additional 10 pts: give examples.
Macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Fruits and vegetables are a good source of what?
fibre, vitamins and minerals
This type of carbohydrate is a good source of fibre and is good for digestion.
Whoelgrains
What are the consequences of having an unhealthy diet?
You can get tooth decay, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, heart problems and some types of diabetes and cancer.
The measurement of the amount of energy contained in foods or drinks we see on food products.
Calories (kcal)
This is the type of nutrients our body needs small amounts of, what is it?
Additional 10 pts: give examples.
Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals.
What minerals are found in dairy products that can help to build string teeth and bones?
Calcium and potassium
Why does our body need proteins?
They are needed to help repair cells and create new ones.
This type of food have lots of calories and very few nutrients. Some examples are ice cream, crisps, pizza and soft drinks. What do you call them?
Empty calories
We should avoid products that have a high percentage of what?
We should avoid products that have a high percentage of sugar, saturated fat and salt (sodium) per serving.