Nutrition
True or false:Natural sugars in fruits are considered added sugars
false
What are carbohydrates used for?
Primary energy source
True or false:
The BMI of a person can be used to determine his or her body fat content.
False
What are the three major macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats,
True or false: A decrease in physical activity among older people causes the loss of muscle tissue, resulting in sarcopenia.
True
What are proteins mainly used for?
Growth and repair
The 3 micro nutrients are
vitamins, mineral, water
Vitamin C is also known as:
ascorbic acid
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and Complex
What foods are high in healthy fats?
Avocado, natural yogurt, nuts and legumes
Deficiency means
a lack of a certain nutrient
What should a person do if they want to lose weight?
Consume fewer calories than they burn.
How many calories per gram are there in a carb?
4 cals/gram
What is 1 of the DGA?
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
What are the 5 food groups?
Grains, protein, fruits, vegetables and dairy
What do calories measure in food?
Energy provided by the food
What type of fat should you avoid as much as possible?
Trans Fats
What are fats mainly used for?
Secondary source of energy, storing energy, building cell membrane, insulation, growth & development
Name 3 different types of foods that contain proteins
Meat/fish, dairy, nuts/legumes
High sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure.
True
Name 1 DGA
answers vary
Which has fewer calories per serving: fruits or potato chips?
Fruits
What does "total fat" on a label include?
Saturated fat, unsaturated fat, and trans fat.
Examples of simple carbohydrates
white grains ( white bread, buns, wraps) white rice, pasta, some fruits, candy, chocolate, pop
OR
Mono/Disaccharides
Glucose, fructose, galactose, maltose, sucrose, lactose