Mineral or Vitamin
Calcium. Typically found in milk.
Mineral
What are carbohydrates?
Essential food nutrients that our bodies convert into glucose for energy
Benefits of protein include boost memory, improve mental clarity, fight fatigue, and tissue repair.
True
Beans, Nuts, Eggs, Fish
Protein
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
Folate. Typically found in spinach, kale, and broccoli.
Vitamin
What is Protein
A macronutrient that is essential for our body
Benefits of high fiber diet includes and bowel health, lower cholesterol levels, and improve blood sugar levels.
True
Corn, Tomato, Cucumber, and Spinach
Vegetables
Name 6 foods with high amount of protein
Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Eggs, Beef, Cottage cheese
Iron. Typically found in meats.
Mineral
What is fiber?
A type of carb that your body can't digest
There is no difference between hunger and appetite?
False
-A natural drive protecting against starvation is hunger
-The desire to eat is appetite
Avocado, Blackberries, Grapes, and Honeydew
Fruits
What are the mental health benefits of Vitamins?
Increase energy, improve mood, increase red blood cells (more oxygen to the brain)
Vitamin C. Found Citrus fruits and the sun.
Vitamin
What is a nutrient?
substances found in food that are essential for the body to function
Eating as much sugary and fatty food as you want is fine, as long as you run a mile every day.
False
It is not good to over indulge in any food. Eating in moderation is important.
Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, and Ice Cream
Dairy
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
Vitamins or minerals to help with bone health.
Both!
Calcium and Vitamin D
Name three snack foods in the Grains food group
Bread, cereal, pasta, crackers, oats
There are five groups on the MyPlate food guide plus one more off to the side.
False
There are four groups plus one more off to the side. 5 groups total not 6.
Oats, Wheat, Rice, and Cereal
Grains
Define Nutrition
the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Adequate nutrition is needed for wellness.