CARBS
Name 3 foods that you might eat for breakfast that are high in carbohydrates (carbs).
Examples: Oatmeal, Cereal, Toast, Pancakes, Waffles, Bagels
Name 3 foods that come from animals that are high in protein.
Examples: Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Beef, Turkey
Name 3 foods that contain healthy fats.
Examples: Avocado, Olive Oil, Nuts, Salmon, Seeds
Name 5 foods from the grain group. You can't use rice or bread.
Wheat, Oats, Quinoa, Popcorn, Corn
What nutrient group does Fruits and Vegetables falls under?
Macronutrients
Name 3 foods you can order from a restaurant that are carbohydrates (carbs).
Examples: Rice, Pasta, Bread, Fries, Potatoes, Tortillas
Name 3 foods that come from plants that are high in protein.
Examples: Beans, Lentils, Tofu, Chickpeas, Edamame
Name 3 healthy-fat foods that come from plants.
Avocado, Tofu, Nuts/Seeds
Name 3 grains you could eat with dinner.
Examples: Rice, Quinoa, Pasta, Tortillas
What kind of vitamins are fruits?
Water Soluble Vitamins
What is the difference between good carbs and bad carbs ?
Good carbs are nutrient-rich and high in fiber, while bad carbs are refined, low in nutrients, and cause rapid blood sugar spikes.
What is protein essential for?
Growth, Repair, and Maintenance of Good Health
How many calories in every gram of fat?
9
Name 3 foods made from grains you could eat for breakfast.
Examples: Oatmeal, Cereal, Toast, Pancakes
List a Vegetable that is rich in Iron.
Spinach or Leafy Green Vegetables
Name 4 different carbohydrate foods you could eat before a game or workout for energy.
Oatmeal, Banana, Pasta, Potatoes, Bread, Toast, Cereal, Bagel, or whole grain-cereal
True or False: Protein provides the body with 10-15% of its dietary energy and is the second most abundant compound in the body following water.
True
What is Saturated Fat?
a dietary fat that can raise your cholesterol and increase risk for heart disease
What is a whole grain?
a grain that retains all three parts of its seed.
Name 3 top water rich fruits.
Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Tomatoes
What is a carbohydrate (carb) ?
The body's main source of energy.
How many calories per gram of protein?
4
What is a Healthy Fat?
Healthy fat is unprocessed whole foods that can promote better health and prevent chronic disease
What nutrient group does grains fall under?
Macronutrient
Name 3 top water rich vegetables.
Celery, Zucchini, Bell Peppers