Micro Nutrients
What are the 2 micronutrients
Vitamins and Minerals
What are the three Macro Nutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein
T/F: The Macronutrient we need the most of is fat
False! - Carbohydrates!
what are the food groups
protein, carbohydrates (grains), fruits, vegetables, and dairy
what are the 5 food groups?
protein, carbohydrates, fats, fruits/vegetables, and dairy
What are 3 foods that are high in vitamins
Dairy products
Fruits
Veggies
What do carbohydrates do for us?
Provide energy
TRUE or FALSE: Avocado is a good source of carbohydrates
False - it is a health form of FAT
What are 5 foods that give you carbohydrates?
Pasta, bread, oats, quinoa, rice, corn, potatoes, etc (answers may vary)
Sodium and potassium are types of these, crucial for hydration
Electrolytes (minerals)
What does sodium measure in food?
The amount of salt
We need _____ to help with vitamin absorption and retention
Fats
T/F: Sunlight, fatty fish, and fortified milks/juices are major sources of vitamin D
True
What are 3 foods that give you PLANT based protein?
Tofu, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds etc (answers may vary)
What are the two different kinds of cholesterol, which one is "good" which is "bad"
LDL - Low density lipoprotein = bad
HDL -High density lipoprotein = Good
What are the 2 categories of vitamins
Water and fat soluble
What is the main function of fiber
Promote digestive health
Micronutrients provide energy - true or false?
False! They are essential for other things in the body, but don't provide energy.
What are 5 foods that give you animal based protein
Poultry (chicken, turkey), beef, pork, eggs, fish etc (answers may vary)
This vitamin helps with eyesight and immune function.
Vitamin A
What are 5 foods that are high in calcium
Dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese), fortified plant-based milks (soy, almond), sardines/salmon, and leafy greens (kale, collard greens, bok choy) seeds/nuts (chia, sesame, almonds)
What are the three kinds of fats?
Which ones are unhealthier which ones are healthier?
Saturated Fats - unhealthy
Unsaturated Fats - healthy
True or false: a healthy diet and a balanced diet are different
True!!
What are the primary benefits of dairy in your diet and WHY does that help?
Vitamin D, calcium, protein
Bones/teeth health
Spinach and Liver provide this nutrient - what is it?
Iron