Basics 🍎
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body. What is it?
Water.
-Eggs
-Red meat
-Dairy products
Do vitamins and minerals have calories?
No.
You can only get protein from animal products.
False. Plant-based protein comes from whole foods like beans, lentils, tofu, and nuts.
False, not completely sugar free, because some items have alternative sweeteners.
Is eating fat bad for your health?
No. Healthy fats are vital for brain function, hormone production, and nutrient absorption.
Which macronutrient is made up of amino acids?
Protein.
Calcium: a vitamin or a mineral?
Calcium is a Mineral.
Potatoes can grown on Mars.
True. Potatoes have been shown to grow under Mars-like conditions.
All nutrition labels are accurate.
False, nutrition labels are helpful guides, but they are not 100% exact measurements.
What does BMI stand for?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index
Carbohydrates, protein and fat
Over 85-90 of UAE residents are deficient in this vitamin. What is it?
Fats provide more calories per gram than protein and carbohydrates.
Seed oils cause a rise in chronic disease.
Myth. High-quality research shows that eating more linoleic acid doesn’t increase inflammatory markers in the body
What is the longest organ in the digestive system?
The liver.
This type of nutrient is needed in large amounts and is the best source of energy. What is it?
Carboydrates.
These vitamins are fat-soluble. What are they?
Obesity is more common in children than in adults.
False.
Weight loss injections are safe and have no side effects.
False, they are generally safe but carry multiple risks and side effects.
Colon cancer is the 3rd most common kind of cancer worldwide. Why?
Lack of fiber and no exercise.
Consuming too much saturated ("bad") fats can cause what?
Heart disease, high cholesterol, weight gain, or type 2 diabetes.
Does the FDA regulate vitamins and/or mineral supplements?
No, FDA classifies them as a category of food rather than pharmaceutical drugs .
Diabetes - generally speaking - affects 1 in 10 adults worldwide.
True.
Completely eliminating carbohydrates is necessary for weight loss.
False