Vitamins and Minerals
What mineral is essential for bone strength and growth?
Calcium
How many grams of protein should someone consume daily?
50-75 grams a day
You shouldn't eat anything after around 7pm.
False. If you are actually hungry, it's okay to have a light snack before going to sleep.
What are some common foods that contain a lot of protein?
Eggs, fish, meat, nuts, and dairy products
How many calories does every gram of carbs have in it?
What negative effect can having too much sodium in your diet lead to?
High blood pressure
What category of food should make up around 15% of your daily diet?
Most of the magnesium in the body is found in bones.
True
A processed food is a food that has been altered in some way when it's being made.
What is the function of potassium in the body?
Potassium helps inhibit high blood pressure, and helps promote healthy muscles
How many grams of fiber are individuals over 18 recommended to consume?
22-24 grams of fiber per day
True. If someone has a diet thats high in sugar and saturated fat or low in fiber, it can lead to having worse quality sleep.
What three types of foods are macronutrients?
Carbs, lipids (fats), and protein
What disease can having too much fat in your diet cause?
Cardiovascular disease
What is the function of magnesium in the body?
Magnesium is necessary for muscle movement and and reactions with enzymes.
What category of food should only make up round 5 -10% or your diet?
Sugar
Stress can have an impact on someone's protein requirements in their diet.
True. An increased level of both phycological or physical stress can result in higher protein requirement.
What are some foods that contain antioxidants and why are antioxidants beneficial?
Berries and other foods that grow from plants are high in antioxidants, and antioxidants can help prevent cancer.
How many people in the US have diseases that could be avoided by having a healthier diet?
129 million people
What can some minerals also be called/classified as? (Not all minerals, only some)
Electrolytes, which means that they are able to conduct electricity. These help with muscle movement, action potential in cells (which changes the electrical voltage in cells), and the conduction of nerves. All electrolytes are minerals, but not all minerals are electrolytes.
How many grams of fruits or vegetables should someone over 10 years old aim to consume daily?
Around 400g
Consuming unrefined sugars (such as maple syrup, coconut sugar, or honey) is significantly better than using regular white table sugar
False. Although unrefined sugars have small benefits, such as consisting of more minerals, the body breaks down both types of sugar in a similar way, so eating unrefined sugars is not automatically better
There are types of foods that are sometimes referred to as "superfoods" because of their important nutrients and health benefits. Name 3 superfoods.
Some examples of superfoods include berries, fish, leafy greens, nuts, whole grains, yogurt, cruciferous vegetables (which includes broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, etc), and legumes (which includes kidney, black, red, and garbanzo beans).
What causes someone to have an insulin resistance, and what can having an insulin resistance cause if left untreated?
Having an insulin resistance means that your body's ability to react to insulin has been decreased, which can cause type two diabetes