Nutrition 1
What does the “Calories” number on the Nutrition Facts label tell you?
How much energy you get from one serving
How many food groups are on your MyPlate
5
What does the "Serving Size" on a nutrition label tell you?
The recommended amount of food for one serving
What are the 5 main food groups?
Grains, Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables, and Protein
Which food group is high in calcium?
Dairy
Define Nutrition
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Adequate nutrition is needed for wellness
Why is vitamin E important?
It protects cells from damage
Name six foods with high amounts of protein
Chicken, tuna, salmon, eggs, beef, cottage cheese
Which type of nutrition is used by the body for energy?
Carbohydrates
Name 3 healthy alternative to frying foods.
Baking, grilling, or steaming
What is a Nutrient
Substances found in food that are essential for the body to function properly
What is the recommended portion of your plate for fruits and vegetables combined?
Half of your plate
What is the most common vitamin deficiency
Vitamin D
Name 4 food items that are in the Grain food group
Bread, pasta, cereal, crackers, oats
What is fiber?
A type of carb that your body cannot digest or absorb
The food label says there are 35 grams of added sugar. How many teaspoons of added sugar does it contain?
35 grams ÷ 4 grams per teaspoon = 8.75 teaspoons
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body
What are some mental health benefits of Vitamins?
Increase energy, improve mood, increase red blood cells (increases oxygen to the brain)
What are some high vitamin foods
Fish, Leafy greens, seeds/nuts, eggs
Which nutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues?
Protein
True or false, Vitamin E is an antioxidant?
True
What are the types of fats?
Unsaturated
Saturated
Trans fatty acids
What is protein built from?
amino acids
What are the 5 major groups of nutrients?
protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals