Dietary Habits
What is the recommended daily calorie intake?
Trick question! Different for everyone, based on height, weight, activity level
Eating more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains and eating less processed meats can prevent this disease.
Different types of cancers
You should you eat fruits and vegetables because
A. They contain fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy. B. They give you energy. C. They contain vitamins and minerals that help you stay healthy. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is an example of a healthy carbohydrate?
- Fruits - Vegetables - Beans - Nuts - Seeds - Whole grain bread - Whole-grain cereal - Whole grain pasta - Some dairy products
How much of the grains that you eat each day should be whole grains?
Half of the grains you eat every day
Calcium is needed to keep bones strong. Which vegetable contains a significant amount of calcium? A. squash B. sweet potato C. broccoli D. green onion
C. broccoli
Which cooking method adds the most fat?
a. Broiling b. Baking c. Grilling d. Deep Frying
Deep Frying
Skipping breakfast may lead to?
Overeating later in the day
Carbohydrates contain the chemical elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. What do carbohydrates do for your body? A. help make bones strong B. help build muscles C. supply energy
C. supply energy
What is the recommended amount of physical activity per day for young adults? a. 20 minutes b. 30 minutes c. 45 minutes d. 60 minutes
30 minutes
Which type of fat is better for you: saturated, or unsaturated?
Unsaturated
True or False: Diet soda is a better alternative to regular soda
False
What are the 3 nutrients that give us energy?
Protein, carbohydrate, fats
Which food group gives you the longest feeling of satiety? a.Carbohydrates b.Protein c.Potassium d.Fat
Protein
What happens during the digestion of carbohydrates?
During digestion, sugar and starches are broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream as glucose, to be used by your body’s cells for energy.
Which of the following is NOT a healthy snacking tip? a. Smaller portions b. Not in front of the TV c. Eating at a fast rate
Eating at a fast rate
Name one way you can make better choices to eat healthy carbohydrates?
If you eat white bread, switch over to whole grain wheat. When buying the bread make sure the label reads “ whole wheat ” as the first ingredient