Nutrition Labels
What is the portion size called on a nutrition label?
Serving size
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
Half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbs, Protein, Fat, Water, Vitamins, Minerals
Name two types of fat that should be avoided.
Trans fats and saturated fat
What is the importance of Water?
Water is required by every part of your body to work properly. Without enough water, you would not be able to function.
Which foods provides the best source of calcium to help strengthen the child's bones?
a. potato chips
b. pretzels
c. bacon
d. yogurt
d. yogurt
What is the recommended beverage? How much is recommends
water
Where are vegetables on parts of plants?
They can be found on the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or even the seeds of a plant.
What is the difference between saturated vs unsaturated Fats?
unsaturated fats are the healthy fats while saturated fats are unhealthy
How should we consume macronutrients?
Every individual according to age, weight and gender needs a different amount of macronutrients for every meal.
What is serving size on a nutrition label?
The serving size on a food label is a typical amount people eat.
What are the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
carbohydrates are energy boosters, proteins are building blocks, fats are healthy essentials
Why is looking at the nutrition label an important way to maintain health?
The amount of calories and nutritional values are vital to being healthy
What are the five food groups?
Fruit, vegetables, protein, grains and dairy,
What is the main purpose of healthy snacks?
maintain and give us energy throughout the day