Food Labels
What is a serving size?
The amount of food in the package that counts as ONE serving.
Thawing in the refrigerator.
Diabetes means high in what?
Blood sugar
What is the healthy alternative for white rice?
Brown rice
What simple plant food can you swap for ground beef in soups or sauces?
Lentils!
A percent Daily Value of 5% or less means this nutrient is ______(high or low) in that meal?
Low
How can you lower the sodium content of canned foods & vegetables?
Rinse them with clean water.
Always consult whom before changing your diet?
Healthcare provider/dietitian
What are some food saving/delivery services?
What is Meals on Wheels, Mom's Meals, TooGoodToGo?
What two popular treat foods surprisingly contain healthy fiber?
Popcorn and dark chocolate!
A 20% Daily Value or more means a nutrient is considered _____ (high or low) in that meal?
High
When picking canned fruit, what should it be packaged in?
Water or their own juices.
Is having 2500 mg of sodium a day considered high or low?
High!
The most common unit pricing deals with which unit(s) of weight?
ounces (oz), pounds (lb), and/or grams (g)
Which has slightly more fiber: a medium apple or a medium pear?
A medium pear! A pear gives you 5.5 grams of fiber, while an apple gives you 5 grams
Which nutrient should you try to eat more of to keep your digestive system healthy?
Fiber
Freezer burn is caused by moisture loss, but not ___ ?
What is bacteria?
Which fat is considered healthy fat? Saturated or unsaturated?
Unsaturated!
What are some foods high in omega 3 fatty acids?
Fatty fish, seeds, and nuts.
Which drink seems healthy, but actually contains a lot of sugar and very little fiber?
Fruit juice
Which 3 nutrients should you try to eat less of?
Sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat.
How do you remove extra salt from canned foods, i.e. beans?
What is rinse them in water?
Name one type of diet that is good for your heart.
Mediterranean or DASH
What does SNAP stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Why should you drink plenty of water when eating more high-fiber foods?
To avoid gas, bloating, or stomach upset. Drinking water helps move fiber through your system comfortably.