Food Facts
What are the 3 macronutrients?
What are Carbohydrates, Fats/Lipids, and Proteins
Name the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats at room temperature
What is solid and what is liquid
This fruit is high in potassium and is the most popular fruit in the U.S.
What are bananas?
The blood sugar levels are controlled with diet or insulin in this disease.
What is diabetes
Name a common food that contains vitamin C
What are oranges
Name the type of fat that should be avoided completely and the one that should be limited in the diet
What are trans fats and saturated fats?
Name one benefit of eating fruits and vegetables
What is:
-Decreased risk of disease
-healthy skin
-healthy weight
-Increased vitamins & minerals
If your body cannot digest this sugar in milk, you have this intolerance.
What is lactose intolerance?
What are the the 4 food groups in MyPlate and how should they be divided on a plate?
What are fruits 1/4, vegetables 1/4, proteins 1/4 and grains 1/4?
Name the difference between a nutrient dense and empty calorie food
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How many servings of fruits and vegetables combined should we aim for daily?
What are 5 servings?
The most common cause of death in North America.
What is heart disease?
What are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats broken down into?
What is glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids?
Name the most common type of sugar listed on the nutrition label under ingredients
What is high fructose corn syrup?
What do fruits and vegetables contain that can help reduce cholesterol and aid in digestion?
What is fiber?
Eating more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains and eating less processed meats can prevent this disease.
What is cancer?
What should be limited in the diet if someone has hypertension?
What is sodium?
Name the macronutrient that is most important for neurotransmitter production?
What is protein
What fruits are the lowest in sugar and the highest in antioxidants?
What are berries?
What is it important to limit sugar during recovery?
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