Nutrition
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories/ Kilojoules
How many food groups are in the AGHE
5
True or false: fiber is only found in vegetables.
False
What is a healthier alternative to white bread?
Whole grain/ whole meal bread
A lack of this mineral can lead to anemia because it helps your body make healthy red blood cells.
Iron
What does the "Serving Size" on a nutrition label tell you?
The recommended amount of food for one serving
What food group includes foods like chicken, beans, and eggs?
Protein
What is fiber most commonly known to do for your body?
Aid in digestion
Name a type of vitamin and what they do for the body?
Vitamin A – Good for eyesight, skin, and the immune system.
Vitamin B – Helps the body turn food into energy and keeps the brain and nerves healthy.
Vitamin C – Boosts the immune system, heals wounds, and helps absorb iron.
Vitamin D – Strengthens bones and teeth by helping the body absorb calcium.
Vitamin E – Protects cells and supports healthy skin and immunity.
Vitamin K – Helps blood clot properly and keeps bones healthy.
This mineral keeps your bones and teeth strong and is found in milk and cheese.
Calcium
If a nutrition label shows 120 calories per serving and you eat two and a half servings, how many calories have you consumed?
300 calories
According to the AGHE how much fruit and veg should be on your plate per meal?
About half your plate (just under)
You need around 20g fibre a day, how much fibre is in an apple?
4.4g
Whats an example of a healthy fat (unsaturated)
Avocado
Olive oil
Nuts (like almonds, walnuts, cashews)
Seeds (like chia, flax, sunflower)
Fatty fish (like salmon, tuna, sardines)
Which nutrient has the highest energy (kJs) per gram
Fat = 37 kJ per gram
Carbohydrates = 16 kJ per gram
Protein = 17 kJ per gram
What are the 6 major groups of nutrients?
protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
How much vegetables should you eat a day?
5 servings
what foods are commonly high in fibre
1. Legumes
2. Fruit
3. Veg
Name a healthy alternative to frying foods.
Baking, grilling, or steaming
This disease occurs when fatty deposits build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Cardiovascular Disease
How many calories are suggested per day?
2200
what are macronutrients?
nutrients the body needs to consume in large amounts for essential functions
Carbohydrates
What is protein built from?
amino acids
This water-soluble vitamin plays a key role in collagen synthesis, wound healing, and acts as an antioxidant, and is abundant in citrus fruits and leafy greens.
Vitamin C