Vitamins
Food is Energy
ED Recovery
Fun Trivia
GI Tract
100
Which of these foods is good for your eyes?
A. Pumpkin
B. Carrot
C. Apricot
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Pumpkin, carrots, and apricots have vitamin A, which is great to keep your eyes healthy!
100
True or false? Food gives my body energy to focus on school work throughout the day.
True
Food provides our brain with energy which helps with concentration and decreases brain fog.
100
What does recovery mean to you?
Personal answer - no wrong answers!
100
Which of the following is technically a berry?
A. avocado
B. banana
C. red bell pepper
D. apple
B. banana
100
Where does digestion start?
A. stomach
B. esophagus
C. mouth
C. mouth
Digestion starts in the mouth!
200
True or false? Eating a balanced diet gives you all the nutrients your body needs
True!
Each food group has different nutrients, so when we eat a variety of foods from all the food groups, our bodies get all of the nutrients we need!
200
Which of these nutrients are the primary source of energy for our brain?
A. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
C. Protein
D. Potassium
B. Carbohydrates
Glucose is our brain's preferred source of energy!
200
Why are variety and flexibility important?
Allows us to challenge perfectionism while meeting our needs!
200
What is the name of a singular spaghetti noodle?
A. spaghetto
B. spaghetteroni
C. spaghetarius
D. spaghettesorous rex
A. spaghetto
200
In what part of the GI tract are most nutrients absorbed?
Small intestine
300
Which of the following is a good source of Vitamin C?
A. Strawberries
B. Potatoes
C. Milk
D. Whole wheat bread
A. Strawberries
Fruits and vegetables are a great source of Vitamin C, which helps you build a healthy immune system. This will help you stay healthy and not get sick!
300
Which of the following includes 3 exchanges?
A. 1 handful cheez it crackers
B. A banana
C. 1/4 cup trail mix
D. 3/4 cup yogurt + 1/4 cup granola
D. 3/4 cup yogurt + 1/4 cup granola
Make sure all your exchanges are captured in every meal and snack!
300
What is your favorite mantra to get through a meal or snack?
Personal answer - no wrong answers!
300
What was the first vegetable grown in space?
Potatoes!
300
Where does the majority of the gut microbiome live?
Large intestine
400
Milk, cheese, and yogurt are important for...
A. Strong bones
B. Teeth
C. Muscles
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Milk, cheese, and yogurt contain calcium, which is a mineral that helps our muscles and nerves to work properly! These dairy products are the best way to give your body the calcium it needs.
400
True or false. The color of your urine is the best indicator of hydration status.
True
Hydrated urine is a pale yellow color, the same color as lemonade!
400
What is intuitive eating?
A nutrition philosophy focused on honoring internal wisdom vs external rules/food judgments
400
What is the only fruit to have seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
Strawberries are the only fruit that have seeds on the outside!
400
Name two accessory organs of the GI tract
Pancreas, liver, gallbladder
500
Which of these is NOT an electrolyte?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Magnesium
D. Fiber
D. Fiber
Electrolytes are needed to help you stay hydrated! Drinking liquids or eating foods with electrolytes will help you avoid getting dehydrated.
500
What is a fad diet?
A fad diet is a popular dietary pattern with a strong emphasis on weight loss. Fad diets are not backed by research and often promote rigid rules and exclusion of entire food groups.
500
What is a reframe for the following statement "This food is so unhealthy, nobody should eat it!"
Your body knows how to digest and utilize nutrients from all foods.
500
Where are brussel sprouts grown?
A. On a tree
B. In a bush
C. Under the ground
D. On a stem
D. On a stem!
Brussel sprouts are grown on a stem and are cut off before sold in the store!
500
What is the pH of stomach acid?
pH of stomach acid is 2