Nutrients and food
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are sugars and starches found in the foods we eat.
What are the five major food groups that should be included in your daily diet according to " My Plate"?
The five major food groups are grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meats.
What types of foods need labels?
Foods that are packaged, processed, or altered from their natural state need food labels.
What is hunger?
Hunger relates to the physical need to eat. It is the body telling us it needs food or fuel.
What are the types of fats?
Saturated, unsaturated and trans fat.
What are the 3 types of carbohydrates?
simple, complex and fiber.
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Why are food labels important?
Food labels are important because they provide the consumer with information about the ingredients and nutritional value of foods.
What is appetite?
Appetite is the psychological desire for food.
Where are trans fats found?
Trans fats are found in certain foods that you buy in the store or restaurant, such as snack foods, packaged baked goods, and fried foods. When you see “hydrogenated” or “partially hydrogenated” oils on a food label, you know that the food contains trans fats.
What is fiber?
Fiber is a tough complex carbohydrate that the body won’t digest.
Which is the form of energy that the body receives from food?
The energy the body receives from the food we eat is in the form of calories.
What does the nutritional facts panel provide the consumer?
The Nutritional Facts panel provides the consumer with information about all of the nutrients found in the food including calories, serving sizes and specific percent daily values of nutrients such as fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
What are some factors or environmental influences that can affect eating habits?
Some factors or environmental influences that can affect eating habits are: family and culture, availability and cost, personal preference and media.
Why are proteins important?
They are important for the development of your muscles, bones, skin, and internal organs. Proteins also help regulate your body by making hormones.
Why are fats important?
Fats are important because they are a source of energy, help absorb some vitamins, build hormones, reduce inflammation in the body, and protect nerves. Fats also help keep your hair and skin healthy.
What is a portion?
A portion is the amount of food that you choose to eat for a meal or snack.
Why is food safety important?
Food safety is important in making sure foodborne illnesses aren’t present and don’t spread.
What is a fad diet, and what does it promote?
A fad diet is a popular diet trend. It promotes quick weight loss and often includes eliminating certain food groups or using a specific supplement.
Can protein be used as an energy source?
Although protein does not supply energy to your body as quickly and easily as carbohydrates do, it can be used as an energy source.
What is iron good for, and what kind of nutrient is it?
Iron is a mineral that helps your blood carry oxygen.
What serving size would 1 cup be considered?
One baseball.
How many steps are there to handle food safely? What are they?
There are four steps to handling food safely.They are: clean, separate, cook and chill.
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Why are vitamins needed?
They are needed for normal cell function and body processes.