Nutrition
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories
Define health.
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What does the "Serving Size" on a nutrition label tell you?
It indicates the amount of food that the nutrition information is based on.
What are the 3 main food groups?
Fruit and vegetables, whole grains and starches, protein rich foods
Which food group is high in protein?
Food from animals
Define Nutrition
Nutrition refers to the food and drink that a person consumes and how the body uses it.
True
Name six foods with high amounts of protein
Chicken, tuna, salmon, eggs, beef, cottage cheese
Which nutrition is the primary energy source?
Carbohydrates
Name 3 healthy alternative to frying foods.
Baking, grilling, boiling, airfrying 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
Iron
Name 4 food items that are in the staples food group
Bread, pasta, cereal, biscuits, oats
Fiber helps with what?
Slowing down digestion, helping with healthy bowel movements, and lowering cholesterol
What are 3 benefits of protein
Boost memory, improve mental clarity, fight fatigue, tissue repair, hormone regulation
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates
Staples
Why is it important to eat mindfully?
It helps you to focus on your food - enjoy the taste and know when it is enough
When the skin is exposed to the sun, Vitamin _____ is produced?
Vitamin D
BENEFITS OF WHOLE GRAINS
Reduces risk of heart disease, obesity , type -2 diabetes
Provides a feeling of satiety.
Helps in reducing blood cholesterol levels .
Maintain prober bowel function and reduces constipation.
Which nutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues?
Protein
Describe a balanced plate of food
Fill ½ of your plate with fruits and vegetables.
Fill ¼ of your plate with grains (preferably whole).
Fill ¼ of your plate with a lean protein source.
Having a serving of dairy on the side.
What are the types of fats?
Unsaturated
Saturated
Trans fatty acids
How do we distinguish saturated fat from unsaturated fat (hint - it is in its physical properties)
Saturated fat is solid at room temperature and unsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature