Diet Culture
People blame this food on obesity and diabetes.
What is Sugar.
These nutrients support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their jobs. (Hint: They are sometimes referred to as Micronutrients)
What are Vitamins and Minerals.
What are the three nutrients that provide our bodies with energy (Calories)? Hint: These are referred to as Macronutrients
What is Carbohydrate, Fat, Protein.
T or F: Body weight indicates how healthy or unhealthy a person is.
What is False. A person's weight does not tell you anything about their health or how in-shape they are.
Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
What is fruit.
This common behavior is often used for weight loss but can lead to poorer health, weight gain, and nutritional deficiencies.
What is fad diets/ or dieting.
This food has been said to help with eye sight/vision.
What is Carrots.
For most people, this Macronutrient should make up the majority of their daily food intake (their overall diet).
What is Carbohydrates.
T or F: Food can be unhealthy for you.
Fruits and vegetables are carbohydrates?
What is True.
Processed foods like chips, candy, and food/beverages with Red 40 are highly addictive and toxic.
What is False.
This vitamin or mineral is important for bone health. (Hint: It is the reason why people tell you to drink milk)
What is Calcium.
This Macronutrient is needed to maintain the structure of our body, build and repair muscle, and helps our body and brain communicate (acts as a messenger).
What is Protein.
T or F: Vegetable oils cause inflammation and have a negative impact on our health.
What is False. Vegetable oils are nutritious fats that can help us absorb other nutrients.
These two factors have a bigger role on someone's health then body weight.
What is Environment and Socioeconomic status (SES- education, income, and occupation).
Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables are _____ to fresh fruits and vegetables (less than, better than, equal to).
What is equal to.
The sun is a great non-food source of this vitamin.
What is Vitamin D.
These plant-based foods are good sources of protein.
What is beans, tofu, nuts, nut butter, soy-milk, edamame, etc.
T or F: There is such thing as eating too much protein.
What is True.
Avocados and bananas are good when doing sports or physical activity because they have this nutrient.
What is Potassium.
This factor that is outside our our control influences our body shape, weight, muscle mass, etc.
What is Genetics.
When deficient, this vitamin has been linked to fatigue and depression.
What is Vitamin B12
This Macronutrient helps with nutrient absorption, hormone health, and supports the brain and nervous system.
What is Fat.
T or F: The color naturally present in fruits and vegetables has nutritional benefits.
What is True.
The body is mostly made up of what substance?
What is Water. The body is made up of up to 60% water.