Nutrition 1
What does fiber help to prevent?
Constipation
Fad diets, liquid diets and fasting are dangerous because they
do not provide necessary nutrients or energy needed for the body to function optimally
What mineral is found in dairy products?
Calcium
What are some factors that influence a person's dietary pattern? Name at least two.
Environment, preferences, allergies/intolerances, accessibility, disease state, age
Name 5 of the 9 top food allergies:
Peanuts, tree-nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame, eggs, dairy, wheat, soy
What is an example of a healthy fat?
Avocado
What is one function of protein in the body?
Builds and repairs muscles
Individuals with anemia are deficient in what mineral?
Iron
Why is eating consistently throughout the day important?
Because it provides the body with sustained and long-lasting energy
What type of nutrient is butter?
Fat
What vitamin is found in oranges?
Vitamin C
Name 5 examples of protein sources:
Ex: Chicken, turkey, beef, eggs, tofu
What is a calorie?
A unit of energy
What is lactose intolerance?
The inability to digest lactose
Which organ in the body produces the hormone insulin?
The pancreas
How many essential amino acids must we get from foods? 5, 6, 7, or 9?
9
True or false: everybody has different nutrition needs
True
What macronutrient (carbs, protein, or fat) is the brain's preferred source of energy?
Carbs
Which vitamin is important for our bones?
Vitamin D
True or false: fat takes longer to digest than carbs
true
What is nutrition?
The process by which your body takes in and uses food
What are the 5 food groups that are a part of MyPlate?
Fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, dairy
Why is including variety in your diet important?
To ensure the body gets as many essential vitamins/minerals as possible
Does vitamin A help with blood circulation or to improve our vision?
Vision
Where does digestion of food start?
In the mouth