The Basics
The study of food, how it affects the human body— specifically how the body metabolizes food for energy.
What is nutrition (defined)?
The body's primary source of energy. Found in foods like grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
What are carbohydrates?
Rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and an endless variety of trace nutrients that science has just begun to uncover.
What are vegetables?
Meat, Fish, Beans, Nuts, Eggs
What are high protein foods?
Can cause a sugar craving.
Supports energy levels, mental focus, and academic performance.
What is good nutrition?
Essential for building and repairing tissues. Sources include meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, legumes, and nuts.
What is protein?
"Foods" in which the original foods are not recognizable, and include additives such as preservatives, oil, sugar, salt, coloring, and flavoring.
What are "ultra-processed" foods?
Simple & Complex
What are types of carbohydrates? (Challenge: give an example of each)
The amount of sugar in a can of Coke.
What is 39 grams (10 teaspoons)? (The American Heart Association recommends no more than 25g/day)
Icludes a variety of food groups such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy or dairy alternatives.
What is a balanced diet?
Important for energy, hormone production, and nutrient absorption. Sources include avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and fatty fish.
What are healthy fats?
A vegetable that is sweeter when grown in cold weather.
What are carrots?
Olives and olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds, eggs
What are healthy fats?
What are fruits?
To regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly.
Why is it important to stay hydrated?
Essential for various physiological processes. Found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy.
What are vitamins?
The first food eaten in space.
What is applesauce?
Associated with increased risks for chronic inflammation, heart disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, cancer, and early death.
What is eating too many processed foods?
The part of a label to pay attention to (and stay below 25g/day if you can!)
What are "added sugars?"
Help to maintain steady energy levels throughout the day.
Why eat regular meals & healthy snacks?
Important for bone health, fluid balance, and nerve function. Sources include dairy products, leafy greens, nuts, and seeds.
What are minerals?
Grows so fast year can hear it!
What is rhubarb?
Whole grains, vegetables and fruit, beans and legumes.
What are complex carbohydrates?
Corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, dextrose, maltodextrins, granulated sugar, concentrated fruit juice sweetener
What are other names for sugar?