Nutrients
This nutrient is the body's main and quickest source of energy, especially during sports and exercise
Milk is famous for containing this mineral that strengthens bones
What is Calcium?
This cutting technique means chopping food into tiny cubes.
What is dicing?
This ingredient helps baked goodies rise
What is baking soda?
This percentage on a nutrient label helps show whether a food has a little or a lot of a nutrient.
What is % Daily Value?
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles
What is protein?
Your body can make this vitamin when your skin gets sunlight
What is vitamin D?
This happens when sugar is heated and turns brown
What is caramelization?
This kitchen tool is commonly used to strain pasta after boiling.
(starts with C)
What is a Colander?
If something has 4% daily value of iron, is this high or low?
What is low? (5% or less is considered low, 20% or more is considered high)
This mineral keeps bones strong and is found in milk
What is calcium?
Citrus fruits are high in this vitamin that supports the immune system
What is vitamin C?
What gas makes bread rise?
What is carbon dioxide?
This herb is commonly used to make pesto sauce
What is basil?
What are calories?
Calories are units of energy that measure the amount of energy your body can obtain from food or drink to fuel your body.
This nutrient helps keep your digestive system healthy and is found in foods like prunes and beans
What is Fiber?
Iron helps your blood carry this important gas around the body
What is oxygen?
This kitchen measurement equals 1,000 mililitres
What is a litre?
This cooking term means to cook food in simmering liquid for a long time to make it tender
What is braising?
What are high protein sources? (List 4)
Lean meats, eggs, tuna, edamame, lentils, chickpeas, etc
What is the recommended amount of water a person should drink per day?
Think the "_____ glasses a day" rule
What is 8 glasses a day?
This nutrient helps carry oxygen through your blood and is found in spinach and red meat
What is iron?
What was the guide that we talked about the first session we were together?
What is Canada's Food Guide?
This ingredient is the main base of hummus
What is chickpeas?
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Unsaturated fats are naturally occurring fats that can be part of a balanced diet, while saturated fats should be consumed in moderation.