The Basics of Nutrition
How much of your plate should be vegetables?
1/2 of your plate
What are three good sources of iron?
spinach, red meat, beans, fortified cereals, eggs, broccoli, green vegetables
Why is it important to stick to a budget?
So that you can continuously afford groceries, rent and more!
What is mindful eating?
Being aware of the foods you eat and choosing foods that will make you feel good!
What was the first recipe that we made?
Quesadillas
What is the function of calcium?
Calcium is key in bone structure and the body needs calcium to be able to move.
Are frozen or fresh veggies better for you?
Trick Question: They are equally as good for you and typically cheaper!
What is the difference between physical and emotional hunger?
Physical hunger: occurs when the brain is communicating a physical need for food/energy.
Emotional hunger: desire for food that results from an emotion like boredom or sadness and try to soothe, numb or distract from those feelings.
What is the 80/20 rule?
80% of your diet should include nutritious/whole foods
20% of your diet can be your "sweet treats"
What are carbohydrates main function in the body?
Essential for energy as they are sugar molecules the body breaks down into glucose.
Cold Items First!
What food groups were included when we made lasagna toss? Name the carbohydrates and protein. What were we missing?
We had protein --> meat, cheese
carbs--> noodles
we were missing vegetables (vitamins and minerals!)
How many cups of water should you get per day?
8-11 cups
What is the function of protein?
Protein grows and repairs body cells
What store were the grocery shopping videos done at?
Co-op in Vermilion!
What can you add to ramen noodles to make it more nutritious? (Name 4 things)
vegetables, eggs, cooked meat, using half the salt package, buying noodles to make own ramen.
The percent Daily value on a nutrition facts label tells you the percent for each nutrient in a serving of food. Do you remember the percentages?
____% or less is low
____% or more is high
5% or less is low
20% or more is high
What is the difference between fat soluble and water soluble vitamins?
Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body, whereas water soluble vitamins don't stick around and are expelled from the body.
How should you plan out your grocery list to be more efficient? (3 things)
Group together items in similar categories, plan out meals so that you know what ingredients you need, check what you have at home first, Look at sales flyers, etc
What are healthy drink choices? Name 5
water, tea, sparkling water, fresh squeezed juice, milk, coconut water, smoothies etc.