Basic Nutrition
What nutrient is found in whole grains and keeps you feeling full?
Fiber
About 60% of your body is made up of what?
Water
True or False:
All types of fats found in foods are healthy
False
True or False:
Broccoli contains more vitamins and minerals than potato chips?
True
This product uses approximately 25% of hazelnuts produced worldwide every year?
Nutella
What is the amount of energy found in food called?
Calories
Consuming too many calories and not getting enough exercise can lead to what?
Weight gain
What is an example of a food that is high in fat?
Fried foods, Cheese, Nuts, Avocado
What minerals do dairy foods contain that helps build strong bones and teeth?
Country with the highest meat consumption per capita?
Australia
200 pound per person
What nutrient is your body's main source of energy and fuels your muscles?
Carbohydrates
The process by which your body breaks down food after you eat is called...
Digestion
What type of fat is solid at room temperature and is mostly found in animal products?
Saturated fat
What is an example of a food that contains a lot of vitamin C?
Citrus fruits, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, strawberries
This insect is the only reason chocolate exists
microscopic midge fly
What nutrient helps your muscles and cells grow and repair?
Protein
When the tissues in your body lose too much water it is called what?
Dehydration
What type of fat is liquid at room temperature and is mostly found in plant based foods?
Unsaturated Fat
What vitamin helps your eyesight?
Vitamin A
What % of food grown is never sold?
40%
What nutrient protects your organs, keeps you warms and moves vitamins through your body?
Fat
What are the substances found in food that your body needs to work properly?
Nutrients
The FDA has banned this type of unhealthy fat which was found in processed foods?
Trans fat
What vitamin does your body make from sunlight and is important for healthy bones?
Vitamin D
What is the most popular red meat?
Goat
70% of all red meat eaten globally