Food Labels
What is a Calorie?
A unit of energy
What food group has beef?
Protein
Is sugar healthy?
No
What is the definition of fast food?
Processed food that is created to be sold quick and efficiently, with higher calories, sodium, fat, and negative nutritional value.
What is a diet?
A diet is where you restrict or emphasize specific food groups for various purposes (health/medical, weight loss/gain, religious, seasonal)
What are examples of negative nutrition on a nutrition label? Name at least 2
What group is grains, brown rice, oats, peas examples of?
Carbohydrates
What is a fad? Give an example of one
A fad is a trend. Tiktok
What is one of the main problems with eating too much fast food?
The food often exceeds your daily quantity of calories, sodium (salt), fat. Limited nutritional value to the food. Can be fattening if consumed regularly.
What is the diet called where you eat primarily/only vegetables, fruit and carbohydrates? What are some health consequences?
Protein and Calcium
List all the food groups (Hint: there are 6)
Fruit, Vegetables, Fats, Protein, Carbohydrates and Dairy
Give 3 examples of health risks of obesity?
Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, strokes etc
Why is fast food so delicious!?!
What is the diet called where you only eat meat? What are some health consequences?
How can food labels help guide people toward healthier options?
Nutrition labels give information about what is in the product and then ultimately you can decide whether or not to listen to it
What does protein do for your body?
Repairs and builds tissue and develops our body.
What does "enriched" foods mean?
A food item that lost its original nutrition during processing and is restored back in it
What are some strategies to eat healthier at fast food restaurants?
Read the nutrition facts on the meals beforehand. Buy smaller portions. Buy foods that don't have as much carbohydrates, fat, or sodium. Eat meals with a friend. Have water instead of pop. Exercise before or afterwards to offset calories
What are some medical diets?
Celiac Disease - Gluten-free diet
Type 2 Diabetes- Limit carbohydrates to avoid high blood sugar.
Mediterranean Diet - Emphasizes healthy fats to reduce risk of heart disease, cancer
Elimination diet - Avoids specific foods due to allergies (lactose free, peanut free, citrus free)
What key changes have been made on nutrition labels? Name one
"Added" sugars are required on labels.
What is diary a good source for? Name at least 3
Protein, Calcium, Vitamins
What is a diet called when its popular but only for a short time?
Fad Diets
What are some potential health complications from eating too much fast food?
obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and chronic inflammation
What are some consequences from relying on social media to learn more about diets?
Often only hear one side of the story; does not include medical advice by professionals; influencers don't always disclose sponsorships or third-party interests; may misinterpret facts or over-generalize information