Calories
A calorie is a measurement of what?
energy
This macronutrient contains 9 Calories/gram.
Fat
What do we call grains that have had their fiber and vitamins removed and have had some of the vitamins added back in?
Enriched
What are the five subgroups of vegetables?
1. Red/Orange
2. Starchy
3. Beans, Peas, and Lentils
4. Dark Green
5. Other
What Fast Food chain has the most locations in the U.S.?
Subway
Yes or No: does everyone have the same caloric needs?
No
What is the third source carbs can come from in addition to sugar and fiber?
Starch
What two food groups are most likely to be the highest sources of fat in a meal?
Dairy
Protein
Why are vegetables organized into different subgroups.
They contain different nutrients
If someone is attempting to lose weight so they cut out all of the fat in their diet but still consume the same total amount of calories, and don't change their daily activity will they lose any weight?
No
What are the two different components that determine someone's caloric needs.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Activity Factor
What is the unhealthy type of fat called?
Saturated
This is the food group that should take up the most room on your plate.
Vegetables
What vegetable subgroup is corn placed in?
Starchy
Early versions of this beloved dessert contained 1lb of butter, 1lb of eggs, 1lb of sugar and 1lb of flour.
Pound Cake
What is it called when someone consumes more Calories than they burn?
Caloric surplus
This macronutrient is used by your body for structure/building.
Protein
It is recommended to eat 5-7oz of this food group a day.
Protein
What vegetable subgroup do avocadoes belong in?
Other
If the nutrition label for a loaf of bread shows that the bread contains fiber than we know that the bread is a ______ grain.
Whole
What do we call the total amount of Calories we burn when we add our BMR to our Activity Factor.
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
In order to gain weight, you must be eating a surplus of what?
Calories
What is the main reason that the MyPlate model is more useful than the food pyramid model?
It is in the shape of a plate!
Vegetables contain two nutrients that most Americans don't consume enough of. One of these is fiber, what is the other one?
Potassium
What restaurant is considered to be the first fast food restaurant?
White Castle