Energy Balance
What does a calorie measure?
A calorie measures energy.
Calories are taken into the body from eating and drinking and then the body burns calories for energy.
This beverage provides no calories and is the best way to stay hydrated
Water
Which snack food contains healthy fat?
1. Chips
2. Almonds
3. Cookies
4. Candy Bars
2. Almonds
Almonds are high in fat but they contain unsaturated fats which can help protect the heart against heart disease.
Solid Fats & Added Sugars
What 2 MyPlate food groups could beans belong in?
Vegetable & Protein
Which type of fat is a healthy fat?
1. Trans Fat
2. Saturated Fat
3. Unsaturated Fat
4. Pork Fat
Unsaturated fats are healthy fats. They are usually liquid at room temperature.
Examples: Nuts, fish, olive oil, avocado
Saturated fats and trans fats are solid at room temperature and can increase risk for heart disease and raise cholesterol
What kind of juice counts as a fruit on MyPlate?
100% Fruit Juice
When reading a food label on a snack food, what % Daily Value of fat is considered to be high?
20% Daily Value or higher
Fast Food meals often contain high amounts of what 2 nutrients
Saturated Fats & Sodium
What is the recommended amount of physical activity per day for high school students? (give answer in minutes)
60 minutes
Whole grains are important because they supply our body with ______, which helps with heart health and digestion.
Fiber
Which type of milk has the most protein, vitamins, and minerals?
1. Skim (Fat-Free)
2. Whole
3. They have the same amount
3. They have the same amount
Lower fat milks contain the same amount of vitamins and minerals as whole milk. Whole milk simply contains more saturated fats and calories
Snack foods and commercially prepared foods often contain a lot of this mineral and are best eaten sparingly
Sodium
Salt helps prevent spoiling and brings out the flavors in foods
Creamy dressing
Croutons
Cheese
Sour Cream
Fried Chicken
Meat
A diet high in this mineral is one factor associated with high blood pressure.
Sodium.
A diet high in sodium is one factor that increases the risk for developing hypertension.
Carbohydrates are a great source of energy. Name the two types of carbohydrates.
Simple & Complex
When would be a good time to drink a sports drink?
When you are doing vigorous-intensity physical activity for more than 60 minutes.
The carbohydrates in sports drinks refuel athletes who have been exercising for extended periods of time.
For shorter workouts, or just during the day, choose water.
If a snack food is fat-free or low-fat, what might have been added to it to increase flavor?
Sugar is often used in place of fat and adds more calories
How many teaspoons of sugar are in a medium (20 oz) pop?
An diet high in SoFAS and empty calories can increase your risk of developing which chronic diseases?
Name 2
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Obesity
Name the 3 nutrients that supply us with calories
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
What is the difference between the sugar found in pops and the sugar found in 100% fruit juice or milk?
Pop contains added sugar while 100% fruit juice and milk contain natural sugar, in the form of fructose and lactose.
Which of the following is not a healthy snacking tip?
1. eat smaller portions
2. do not eat in front of the TV
3. choose low fat foods
4. eat fast so you do not feel too full
4. eat fast so you do not feel too full
The 6 snacking tips are:
Smaller portions
Not in front of the TV
Am I really hungry?
Choose low fat snacks
Keep healthy snacks nearby
Sit down, slow down, savor and enjoy
Name 1 way you could make healthier choices when eating fast food
Order grilled chicken instead of fried
Ask for the dressing on the side
Choose mustard instead of mayonnaise
Stick with smaller portions, or share larger orders with someone else
Which nutrient builds strong bones and which nutrient builds strong muscles?
Calcium builds strong bones.
Protein builds strong muscles.