Basic
Should you drink water before your morning coffee?
yes
T/F: You should read the labels of the food you are buying.
true
What is "the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats"?
a diet
Myth or fact: skipping breakfast can make you gain weight.
Fact. Breakfast helps start the metabolism and many studies have found that skipping breakfast leads to over eating later in the day and decreasing metabolism which can lead to increased fat deposits.
Is the organic label allowed to be put on products that are "made with organic ingredients"?
What diet allows you to eat during a few hour long window while not eating when outside of that timed window?
intermittent fasting
Myth. Carbohydrates are are the bodies preferred energy source for fast burning energy. Just eat them in moderation instead of a whole bag of Doritos.
What fat (saturated or unsaturated) is healthy for you to consume?
unsaturated
You are looking to buy some healthy granola and it says it contains GMOs. What are GMOs?
genetically modified organisms. This means the ingredients have been altered by scientists to have new genes that can help the plant be more resistant to drought, herbicides, etc and can affect the nutritional aspects of the food.
What diet emphasizes eating healthy fats, vegetables, whole grains, and seafood?
Mediterranean diet
Myth or fact: You should get your protein from supplements.
Myth. Protein supplements are just that, supplements! They are to be used in conjunction with a well balanced diet where you get most of your nutrition and protein from whole foods, not powder.
How many servings of fruits/vegetables should you get daily?
2-5
How many calories does a daily diet contain according to food labels?
2000 calories a day
T/F: Excessive dieting/restricting food can be a bad thing.
true! Balance is key!
Myth or fact: You can out exercise a bad diet.
Myth. Exercise is great but you won't find your full potential or health gains without a well balanced diet to compliment consistent exercise.
According to Harvard, how much protein do we need to consume per pound of body weight?
0.36 g per pound of bodyweight
What are the 5 required things to be one a food label?
identity of the product, manufacturer, place of business, ingredients, and net quantity of each ingredient
In the state of Texas, can PTs give nutrition advice?
YES!
Myth or fact. Seed oils are inflammatory and are not healthy.
fact. Substitutes like pure olive oil or coconut oil are healthier alternatives.