Myths
Nutrients
Daily Intake
Drinks
Facts
100
Eating Carbohydrates makes you fat True/False
False. Cutting carbs from your diet may have short-term weight loss benefits due to water loss from a decrease in carbohydrate stores, but eating carbs in moderation does not directly lead to weight gain. The body uses carbs for energy, and going too long without them can cause fatigue.
100
Name two macronutrients
Fats, Carbohydrates and Protein
100
Sugar is bad but salt is find. Eating too much salt is ok for me. True/False
False. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium to less than 2,300 mg a day. Too much salt can weaken your kidney, higher your blood pressure and slow down your brain
100
What popular drink can reduce muscle fatigue and improve the appearance of skin?
Water
100
The most important meal of the day
Breakfast
200
"Low-fat" or "fat-free" packaged food means healthier. True/False
False. A serving of low-fat or fat-free food may be lower in calories than a serving of the full-fat product. But many processed low-fat or fat-free foods have just as many calories as the full-fat versions of the same foods—or even more calories. These foods may contain added flour, salt, starch, sugar or chemicals to improve flavor and texture after fat is removed. These items add calories and less healthy.
200
All types of fats are bad and I should avoid fat all the time in order to lose weight. True/False
False. Fat is not the enemy. Although fat-laden products can be full of calories, a modest amount of fat may help you feel full (so you eat less overall) and make healthy foods, like vegetables, taste better (so you may eat more of them). Fat also helps with the absorption of certain vitamins and phytonutrients, which are compounds in plants that are thought to promote health. So eat good fat and in moderation.
200
What is the difference between Added Sugar & Natural Sugar?
Added sugars are those that are added to foods, especially packaged food. The most common added sugars are regular table sugar (sucrose) or high fructose corn syrup. Natural sugar are sugar that are naturally in fruits/vegetables
200
Which choice is healthier? A. A bottle of apple juice with 20% pure apple juice and 20 grams of sugar per serving B. A bottle of apple juice with 100% pure apple juice and 30 grams of sugar per serving
B is healthier because it has natural sugar, not added sugar
200
Eating meat is bad, I should avoid eating meat to lose weight. True/False
False. Eating lean meat in small amounts can be part of a healthy plan to lose weight. Chicken, fish, pork, and red meat contain some cholesterol and saturated fat. But they also contain healthy nutrients like iron, protein, and zinc.
300
If I skip meals, I can lose weight. True/False
False. Skipping meals may make you feel hungrier and lead you to eat more than you normally would at your next meal. In particular, studies show a link between skipping breakfast and obesity. People who skip breakfast tend to be heavier than people who eat a healthy breakfast.
300
Everybody should take vitamins supplements in order to have enough vitamins in our bodies. True/False
False. If your diet already contains fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts, you should be consuming enough vitamins.
300
How many calories of added sugar does that average American consume each day? A. 100 calories B. 250 calories C. 500 calories
C. 500 calories
300
What is better about eating fruits rather than drinking that fruit's juice?
Eating the fruits directly also helps the body to get fiber.
300
Which of the following food is/are (a) good source(s) of Calcium? A. Milk B. Broccoli, Kale C. Dried Beans D. All of the above
D. All milk, broccoli, kale and dried beans are good sources of Calcium
400
Lifting weights is not a good way to lose weight because it will make me "bulk up." True/False
False. Lifting weights or doing activities like push-ups and crunches on a regular basis can help you build strong muscles, which can help you burn more calories. To strengthen muscles, you can lift weights, use large rubber bands (resistance bands), do push-ups or sit-ups, or do household or yard tasks that make you lift or dig. Doing strengthening activities 2 or 3 days a week will not "bulk you up." Only intense strength training, along with certain genetics, can build large muscles.
400
Name 5 items you would find on "Nutrition Facts" label
Serving size, Calories per serving, Amount of Fat, Amount of Saturated Fat, Amount of Vitamins, Amount of Sugar, Amount of Sodium
400
What is the safe amount of ADDED SUGAR that people can consume a day?
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the maximum amount of added sugars you should eat in a day are: Men: 150 calories per day (37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons). Women: 100 calories per day (25 grams or 6 teaspoons).
400
How much sugar is in one can of Coke/Pepsi? A. 10 grams B. 27 grams C. 33 grams
C. 33 grams
400
Name two synonyms of Sugar that can be found on food labels
fructose glucose sucrose dehydrated/evaporated cane juice fruit juice concentrate high fructose corn syrup rice syrup cane sugar
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