Food Groups
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Food Labels
100
Name the four food groups
Fruits and Vegetables, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives, Meat and Alternatives
100
What are the main macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
100
What are the two micronutrients?
Minerals and vitamins
100
What is a food label?
Found on the back of food packages and tells us what is in the food
200
Give an example of a food found in the "Meat and Alternative Food Group"
Eggs, Chicken, Beef, Fish, Pork, etc.
200
What food group contains the most carbohydrates?
Grain Products
200
How many calories are in micronutrients?
Zero
200
What is a calorie?
The unit of measurement we use to measure energy in food
300
What is the recommended serving of fruits and vegetables for a male or female ages 14-18?
8 Servings (Male) 7 Servings (Female)
300
What food group contains the most protein?
Meat and Alternatives
300
Name three vitmains
Ex: Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
300
What is the average amount of calories a person needs in one day based on a food label?
2000
400
Give an example of a balanced meal using all four food groups
Ex: Vegetable and beef stirfry with whole grain rice, a glass of skim milk, and an apple for dessert
400
How many calories are in each macronutrient?
Carbs: 4 Proteins: 4 Fats: 9
400
What is the purpose of minerals?
Chemical structure in the body, keep us healthy and from getting sick, keeping our skeleton strong
400
What information can be found on a food label?
Serving size, macronutients, micronutrients, cholestoral, sodiu, calories, ingredients, recommended amounts of each nutritional component
500
What food group gives us the most vitamins and minerals in one serving?
Fruits and Vegetables
500
What is protein used for?
Building muscle, repair and maintenance for the body
500
Name three minerals
Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
500
Does everyone need the same amount of calories (children, teenagers, adults, athletes, elderly)?
No, more active people need more compared to less active people. Everyone has different needs depending on their lifestyles.
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