Nutrition
What provides our body with energy to do daily activities? Don't just say food
Calories
A typical nutritional fact label is recommended for a _______ to ________ calorie diet
2000-2500
Ingredients lists are written _______ to _______
Most to least
Name 2 foods high in carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread, brown rice, oats, bananas, sweet potatoes, apples, blueberries (most all fruits including whole grain foods,
True or False, Fruits and vegetables are made up of mostly water
True
Macronutrients include Fats, Proteins, and Fiber (T/F)
An athlete wants to add more muscle mass for next years basketball season. You would recommend that athlete to get more ______ in their diet
Protein
Fat has how many calories per gram
9
MyPlate consists of what food groups
Fruits, Vegetables, Grain, Protein, Dairy
Vitamin C is good for which body system
Immune system
Which mineral is great for teeth remineralization and bone health?
Calcium
Which mineral is good for blood transport
Iron
Carbohydrates can be simple or _______; fiber is also a type of this carbohydrate
Complex
This mineral should be limited to be eaten in moderation to maintain blood pressure and heart health
Sodium
How many cups of water should you drink at least per day
8 8oz cups or more
Name a micronutrient
Water, Minerals, Vitamins
Saturated fats typically come from what?
Animals
Carbohydrates have _ calories per gram; protein has _ calories per gram
4 and 4
True or False; Minerals can be produced in the body
False
Name at least 2 types of fats
Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans
Which branch of foods contain the most fiber
Fruits and Vegetables
What would be an example of a "superfood" or nutrient dense food
Avocados, berries, leafy green vegetables
This vitamin can be very difficult to find on a nutritional fact list; however it can be obtained by absorbing sunlight
Vitamin D
Maximum added sugar you should consume in a day
Up to 40 grams (also 25-36 grams is a number we said in class)
Fruits or vegetables contain more sugar
Fruits