Nutrition 1
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories
Name 1 food that belongs to the grain group.
- rice, bread, oatmeal, pasta
True or false: fiber is only found in vegetables.
false
What is a healthier alternative to white bread?
Whole wheat bread
Which type of nutrition is used by the body for energy and is found in foods like bread, rice, and pasta?
Carbohydrates
What does the "Serving Size" on a nutrition label tell you?
The recommended amount of food for one serving
What food group includes foods like chicken, beans, and eggs?
Protein
What is fiber most commonly known to do for your body?
Aid in digestion
what are the two classifications of vitamins?
Water soluble and fat soluble
Which nutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues?
Protein
If a nutrition label shows 150 calories per serving and you eat two and a half servings, how many calories have you consumed?
375 calories
What is the recommended portion of your plate for fruits and vegetables combined?
Half of your plate
True or false: most people in the United States get enough fiber every day?
false
What is the bodies main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
How many calories are in every gram of fat?
9
What are the 6 major groups of nutrients?
protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
How much vegetables should you eat a day?
2-3 cups
This electrolyte is crucial for maintaining fluid balance
True or false: Carbohydrates are bad for you and should be avoided.
FALSE!
Which type of nutrition helps build bones and teeth and can be found in dairy products and leafy greens?
Calcium
The mineral critical for oxygen transport in hemoglobin
Iron
Beans are special because they can count as foods in which 2 groups?
protein & vegetable
This type of carbohydrate is made up of simple sugar molecules linked together, and is found in foods like whole grains and vegetables
Complex carbohydrates or polysaccharides
What is protein built from?
amino acids
Which mineral is important for carrying oxygen in your blood?