Fruits and Vegetables
What fruit floats in water?
Apples
what is nutrition?
the study of the food that is eaten and how it is used in the body
what does the FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
how many glasses of water should you drink a day?
8
what vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin?"
Vitamin D
what color were carrots originally?
purple
what is a calorie?
the measurement of the amount of energy needed to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius
what is one influence on a person's food habits?
nationality, race, culture, religious beliefs, personal preference
what are the five food groups on myplate?
fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy
what proportion of adults are overweight?
1 in 3
what vegetable has the most protein?
beans
what are nutrients?
what does RDI stand for?
reference daily intake
What two food groups should take up half of your plate for a balanced meal?
fruits and vegetables
name two nutrition-related illness
heart attack, diabetes, stroke, certain cancers, osteoporosis
a berry!
what are the five essential nutrients?
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals
name one therapeutic diet
clear liquid diet, full liquid diet, soft diet, regular diet, low-cal diet, high-cal diet, lactose-free diet, high protein diet, low carb high protein diet, ect
how many cups of dairy should you have a day?
3 cups
how many taste buds does the average human tongue? (can be 500 off to still get points)
10,000
what is the first vegetables to be grown in space?
potatoes
what is a basal metabolic rate
refers to the minimum number of calories your body needs to function while resting
what is the conversion between a small calorie and a big Calorie?
1000 small cal = 1 big Cal
how many ounces of grains should you have per day?
10 ounces
which organ produces insulin?
pancreas