Food Groups
What are the five food groups?
Grains, Proteins, Carbs, Vegetables, and Fruit.
This nutrient category is important for muscle function and energy production, and is commonly found in foods like meat, legumes, and dairy.
Protein.
What is the first thing you should look at on a food label?
What does physical activity do for you?
It is a big factor in maintaining health
What is the food group that contains items like quinoa, rice, and oats, and is a key source of energy.
Grain.
What are the six essential nutrients?
Protein, Carbs, Water, Vitamins, Minerals, and Fats
What does "FDA" stand for
Food and Drug Administration
What are the macronutrients in the essential nutrition group?
Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats.
This essential nutrient is needed in the highest quantity daily but provides no calories.
Water
Name three positive food elements on a food label.
Protein, Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals
What did Coca-Cola do?
They market their sugar products to children
Which food group provides high levels of vitamin D, calcium, and protein?
Dairy.
Which mineral, found in foods like spinach and tofu, helps transport oxygen in the blood?
Iron
What were they talking about when they said "1 in 3"
One in three of American children will develop diabetes by 2050
seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, and sometimes tomato, onion, salsa, sour cream, and avocado or guacamole
What are the food groups that primarily responsible for providing dietary fiber to your body?
Fruits and vegetables.
Which nutrient, found in milk, yogurt, and cheese, is essential for strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
What is "insulin resistance"?
The body's inability to properly process sugar and the subsequent health risks.