Sugar, Sugar
this nutrient is the main source of energy for our bodies
Carbohydrate
True or False: our bodies can make fat on its own.
False- our bodies cannot make all the nutrients on its own. Fat provides the acids needed for making our brain cells, skin, and hormones.
this condiment, which is a popular sweetener, is the only edible food that never goes bad
Honey
Myth or Fact: Natural Sweeteners like honey and maple syrup are better for you.
Honey and maple syrup have a slightly lower glycemic index (GI) than table sugar, but all 3 are in moderate glycemic index category (a high GI = digested more quickly and used by the body. Only carbohydrates are assigned a GI range) Nutritionally they are very similar to table sugar, the difference is slightly more trace minerals than table sugar.
Can you be addicted to sugar?
No- sugar is not an addictive substance. It is a basic need similar to air, which we cannot be addicted to.
Without fat, what vitamins would NOT be absorbed in the body
Vit A, D, E, & K
typically thought of as a fresh summer fruit, this food is classified as the state vegetable of Oklahoma
Watermelon
Myth: Artificial Sweeteners are unhealthy or healthy.
Truth: The claim that artificial sweeteners cause cancer has been debunked. Much of the fear mongering is overblown based on the following research: Observational research has linked the artificial sweeteners to diabetes while controlled studies show no effect. There is so substantial evidence to report them as purely healthy or unhealthy.
Do refined grains (which contain only the endosperm, no bran or germ) help the body?
Yes! Just because whole grains contain more nutrients does not mean refined grains are bad for you. These still contain vitamins and minerals.
True or False: After carbohydrates, fat is the second most needed macronutrient.
True! Fat should make up about 25-35% of our total energy needs in a day
popular in many Hispanic and Caribbean dishes, these legumes are good sources of protein, fiber, and iron
Beans
Myth or Fact: Naturally occuring sugars, like those in dairy and fruit, should be limited.
Truth: These two food groups contain other important nutrients like fiber, protein, and fat which when paired together reduce the effect of naturally occuring sugars on blood glucose levels. These food groups can support health when eaten at most meals.
The 3 types of Carbohydrates are...
Sugar, Starch, and Fiber
The type of fat that is made by humans to help make food products more stable
Trans fat
What are GMOs?
Genetically Modified Organisms
Eating what kind of grains has shown to help reduce risk for heart disease and cancer by more than 10%.
Whole grains = foods made from flour milled from whole intact grains with the bran (fiber), germ (vitamins, minerals, fat), and endosperm (carbohydrate, protein).
True or False: too much fat is bad for our immune system.
False:
Fat creates a strong immune system by helping differentiate between which white blood cells need to be created for the body’s needs.
How many crops are approved to use GMOs in the US?
10! Only 8 are for human consumption (the other two are cotton and alfalfa).