Nutrition 101

The Macros

100

This macronutrient provides quick energy and is the brain's preferred fuel source. 

Carbs

200

This nutrient is made up of amino acids and present is every cell of the body 

what is protein 

300

These three nutrients slow down the digestion of carbohydrates to promote blood sugar balance. 

Protein

Fat

Fiber

400

This macronutrient is filling, makes food taste better, and is essential for the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, K. 

What is fat

True or False

100

True or False: It is common for healthy adults in the U.S. and most other developed countries to have a protein deficiency.

False

200

True or False: Protein is only found in foods from animals (meat, milk, cheese, etc.)

False 

300

True or False: No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy.

True

400

True/False: The higher the average daily intake of fruits and vegetables, the lower the chances of developing cardiovascular disease.

True

Intuitive Eating

100

The first step toward intuitive eating is to reject ________

The diet mentality/diet culture 

200

Intuitive eating is a self-care eating framework that integrates instinct, _______, and rational thought. 

emotion 

300

Name three hunger cues

Grumbling in the stomach

Pangs

Salivating

thoughts about food

brain fog 

headaches

irritability

fatigue

lightheadedness

nausea

400

Describe the forbidden fruit effect

off limits food become more desirable. Trying not to think about a food leads to thinking about the food more and may influence food behaviors, increasing bingeing and cravings.