Food Groups and Nutrients
Which should you choose to be your main source of getting fruits?
Fruit juice or whole fruits
whole fruits
What happens to your body when you eat too many carbohydrates? Identify 2.
Acne, Cavities, weight gain, Thirst, sluggishness
Name 1 specific food that can be linked to increasing the risk of getting the 6 chronic diseases we discussed in class?
Sugar
What are animals that eat both meat and plants called?
Omnivores
What is the body's preferred source of energy?
HINT: Nutrient
Carbohydrates
What happens to your body when you eat too many fats? Identify 2.
Bloated, gassy, diarrhea, sluggish, weight gain
What type of grains are recommended to prevent chronic diseases?
whole grains
What does the term "lobbying" mean?
lawfully attempting to influence the actions, policies, or decisions of government officials, most often legislators
What are the 5 food groups?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy
What happens to your body when you consume too many protiens? Identify 2.
weight gain, poor sleep, ache, more snacking, mood swings, low energy, cravings
What are 3 examples of processed meats?
hotdogs, bacon, sausage, deli meats, chicken nuggets, pepperoni, cold cuts
NAME THAT TUNE. Song name and artist.
Poker Face
Lady Gaga
What are the 6 essential nutrtients?
Carbs, fats, protein, minerals, vitamins, water
What does vitamin D do for the body? Identify 1 function
Absorbs calcium, cell growth, immune system, nervous & muscle function.
How is Type 2 Diabetes linked to nutrition?
The foods we eat directly affect our blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity, both of which are central to the development and management of type 2 diabetes
What year was the film "Fed Up" released?
2014
What does it mean for a food to be nutrient dense?
are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients important for health, without too much saturated fat, added sugars
Identify 1 negative side effect that comes from not eating enough calcium.
Weak bones
Which type of fat is suggested to avoid the most?
Trans Fat
What is the world's biggest producer, importer, and consumer of food?
China