Essential Nutrients
How many essential nutrients are there? Name all of them.
There are six essential nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Water, Vitamins, & Minerals.
Food labels show the percent daily value of sugar but not fiber. True or False?
False. Food labels don't show the percent daily value of sugar.
Why should meals include more than one food group?
Meals should include more than one food group to provide a wider range of nutrients and energy.
What substance is more dangerous than fat in contributing to obesity?
Sugar
What is the largest species of bear?
Polar Bear
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats. Water could count too, although it doesn't provide calories.
What's the first thing you check for on a food label?
Serving Size
How can too much sodium in one's diet affect health?
Too much sodium can increase blood pressure and increase the risk of heart diseases.
Sugar is said to be 8 times more addictive than what substance?
Cocaine
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bats
What should your diets consist a majority of?
Carbohydrates
Which fat should you look to have the most percentage of daily values in when looking at a food label, unsaturated or saturated?
Unsaturated
What happens if someone has a lack of carbohydrates in their diet over an extended period of time?
Being carbohydrate deficient can lead to fatigue and muscle breakdown.
Which type of food is said to have caused most of the obesity problems?
Processed food
What animal's milk is pink?
Hippopotamus
What is protein essential for?
Protein is required for our body's growth and repair.
How are the items in the ingredients listed on a food label?
From the greatest amount of that ingredient in a food product to the least.
Why are trans fats considered harmful?
Trans fats are harmful because they raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol.
How many teaspoons of sugar does the average American consume per day?
22 teaspoons of sugar.
How many eyes does a bee have?
Five eyes! Two big ones and three tiny ones on top of the bee's head.
What are simple carbs? Is it good or bad for you?
Simple carbs are bad for you, they are quickly absorbed and digested into the body, leading to a rapid increase in blood sugar and energy.
Typically, what are the ingredients that you can't pronounce in a food product?
A chemical additive or preservative.
Why are dark leafy greens considered nutrient-dense foods?
Dark leafy greens are nutrient-dense because they contain high levels of vitamins and minerals with few calories.
Which organ processes sugar in a way that leads to fat buildup?
The liver
What is the only mammal that can't taste sweetness?
Cats (the whole entire species)