Nutrition
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories
How many food groups are on your MyPlate
5
True or false: fiber is only found in vegetables.
What is false?
What is a healthier alternative to white bread?
Whole wheat bread
What essential nutrient is used by the body for energy and is found in foods like bread, rice, and pasta?
Carbohydrates
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 the function of fiber in your diet?
What is aid in digestion?
Name two vitamins your body needs?
A, B, C, D, E, K
Which type of nutrition is essential for building and repairing tissues, and can be found in meat, beans, and nuts?
Protein
If a nutrition label shows 150 calories per serving and you eat two servings, how many calories have you consumed?
300 calories
What is the recommended portion of your plate for fruits and vegetables combined?
Half of your plate
True or false: most people in the United States get enough fiber every day?
What is false?
What’s a healthier swap for using butter in baking?
Applesauce or olive/nut oil
True or False: If you are more physically active, you should take in more calories than if less physically active?
True
What are the 6 major groups of nutrients?
protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
What is the portion on MyPlate for vegetables you should eat each day?
1/4
Between a fresh apple and a chocolate chip cookie, this snack contains much more fiber.
What is an apple?
Name a healthy alternative to frying foods.
Baking, grilling, or steaming
What mineral helps build bones and teeth and can be found in dairy products and leafy greens?
Calcium
How many calories (range) are suggested for teens per day?
1800-2400
what essential nutrients are macronutrients?
Carbs, protein, and fats
What essential nutrient is the bodies main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What is protein built from?
amino acids
Which type of nutrition is important for digestion and is found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains?
Fiber