All of the nutrition information on a nutrition label is for one serving. You have to read this first, to know how big that is.
Why do you have to read the serving size on a nutrition label, first?
100
150 lbs
How many pounds of sugar does the average American ingest on a yearly basis?
100
250 calories
How many calories does one serving of M&M's have?
100
We need 2.5 cups of these per day.
How many vegetables do we need in a day?
200
Protein, carbohydrates and fat are the only source of this nutrient, also known as energy.
What are calories
200
Having 10-19% of the daily recommended intake of a nutrient.
What makes something a GOOD source of a nutrient?
200
10-14 8 oz. glasses
How many glasses of water does an average teenager need, per day?
200
4
How many servings does a bag of chips have?
200
Meat, beans, eggs, nuts and seeds
What are 5 different foods that go in the 'protein' group?
300
Fiber and Sugar are both this type of nutrient. __________ digests faster, so eating them puts you at risk for __________ (disease).
What are two types of carbohydrates? Which one digests faster, and what disease does this put you at risk for?
300
10.1g, 40% DV.
How much fiber does a serving of avocado provide?
300
Empty calories
What type of energy does high sugar food/drinks give the body?
300
640 vs. 250
How many calories does a bag of chips have versus a bag of M&Ms
300
Need 2 cups per day
How many fruits should we eat each day?
400
Small Intestine
Where are 98% of nutrients absorbed?
400
3.0 X 4 =12 calories
How many calories in one serving of avocado come from protein?
400
75g
What is the total amount of sugar in an Arizona Fruit punch drink?
400
A man in Texas found that nobody would consume more soda by purchasing more then one drink, so he made the drinks much larger and charged a bit more for them to increase sales.
Where/why did 'super sizing' commence?
400
Your meal is made up of 3 different food groups.
How do you create a balanced meal?
500
Almonds are made up of protein, fiber and fats which are stronger bonds than the simple carbohydrates found in a cracker.
Why is an almond harder to digest than a cracker?
500
Because people need different amount based on their muscle mass, and their activity level.
Why isn't there a % DV for protein?
500
75/4=18.75
How many teaspoons of sugar is in an Arizona Fruit Punch Drink?
500
M&Ms because their serving size is much more conservative than a bag of chips.
If you're trying to control portion sizes, is it a better choice to buy a single serving pack of M&Ms or a bag of chips?
500
Cereal, candy, sugary drinks and packaged chips.
What are 4 foods that are easy to eat more than a serving size of?