Nutrition Facts Label
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories
How many food groups are on your MyPlate
5
True or false: fiber is only found in vegetables.
That would be 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 digestion and move solid waste (peee-uuuu)
what are the two types of vitamins?
Water soluble and fat soluble
Which type of nutrition is essential for building and repairing tissues, and can be found in meat, beans, and nuts?
Protein
If a nutrition label shows 150 calories per serving and you eat two servings, how many calories have you consumed?
300 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?
What is false?
True
How many calories are in every gram of fat?
9
What are the 6 major groups of nutrients?
protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Leafy green vegetables are a good source of....(builds strong bones and teeth)
Calcium
Not eating enough fiber could lead to what?
A few things: Constipation, Polyp development, etc...
Name a healthy alternative to frying foods.
Baking, grilling, or steaming
This mineral is responsible for carrying oxygen to the muscles and body tissue
Iron
How many calories are suggested per day?
2000 - 2400 (more depending on body type and goals)
what are macronutrients?
The big DAWGS. Protein, Fats, Carbs
Carbohydrates
What is the full name of HDL cholesterol?
High Density Lipoprotein
Which type of nutrition is important for digestion and is found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains?
Fiber