Macronutrients
This macronutrient provides our body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates contain ____ calories per gram.
4
Known as a measurement of energy
calorie
Who does the football team play Friday?
Southern Local
List 3 calorie containing nutrients (nutrient rich foods).
Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats
Proteins contain ________ calories per gram.
4
Dietary fiber is listed under which section on the nutrition facts label?
Carbohydrates
Who does the volleyball team play saturday?
Edison
This macronutrient helps build, maintain and repair muscle tissue.
protein
Fats contain _______ calories per gram.
9
A standard nutrition label is based on a ____________ calorie diet.
2,000
I am easy to lift, but hard to throw. What am I?
A feather
Proteins are made up of
amino acids
Known as the worst type of fat. It is often used to extend shelf life on foods.
Trans fat
A serving with 8 grams of fat would contain how many calories?
72 calories
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven
Someone experiencing edema in their legs should follow what kind of nutritional advice?
low sodium
Known as the healthier type of fat. Can be found in foods like nuts, seeds and avocados.
Unsaturated fats
Percent daily values below ______% are considered low.
AND
Percent daily values above _____% are considered high.
5% and 20%
Forward, I am heavy; backward, I am not. What am I?
Ton