All food
is good
for you
in
moderation!
100

Define a nutrient.

A substance in food the body needs to work properly

100

Why is water important.

Water hydrates the body and carries oxygen to cells; cells need oxygen to survive and stay healthy.

100

What are the five food groups

Grains

Vegetables

Proteins

Fruit

Dairy

100

List out 2 minerals.

Calcium

Iron

Potassium

100

What does protein do?

Build muscle

200

What are carbohydrates?

Starches and sugar found in food.

200

What is sodium?

Salt.

200

What is insulin?

Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone made by your pancreas that helps your body use sugar for energy.

200

Why should you choose whole grains over refined (white) grains?

Whole grains contain more fiber and nutrients.

200

Name 3 vegetables that are NOT green.

Colored bell peppers, squash, cauliflower, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and more.

300

What are 3 possibilities for consuming too much food?

1. Gain Weight

2. Increase in Cholesterol

3. Increase in blood sugar 

300

What does Vitamin A do.

Helps with healthy hair and skin

300

Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?

Grains

300

What are 6 essesntial nutrients

Carbohydrates

Water

Protein

Fat

Vitamins

Minerals

300

Name 6 foods with a lot of protein.

Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Beans, Beef, Steak.

400

What are the two grains?

Whole Grains and Refined Grains

400

Describes nutrition facts, tells you how many servings are in the package, tells you how many servings you can have, tells you what is in the food. What am I 

Nutrition label

400

True or false:  physical activity helps keep your brain and heart healthy.

TRUE!

400

What can happen if you have high cholesterol.

Increased risk for heart disease

400

Name 3 examples of healthy fats.

Olive Oil

Avocado

Nuts and Seeds

500

Examples of protein rich foods

Animal protein, eggs, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, beans.

500

What happens if we do not have enough dietary fiber?

Constipation

500

What happens to excess carbohydrates?

It turns into fat and is stored in the body.

500

What does Vitamin C do?

Repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth.

Used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.

Wound healing.

500

What does calcium do?

Makes strong bones and teeth

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