Food Groups
The USDA provides ___________________ as a resource for people to lead healthier lifestyles through proper nutrition.
What is "MyPlate?"
What is "1-2 lbs?"
This nutrient includes inorganic elements that come from soil and water, and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals.
What are "minerals?"
Carbohydrates break down as this sweet substance within the body.
What is "sugar?"
The amount of calories you should be consuming per day is dependent upon __________, ______________, ______________ ____________ _______________.
What is "age, gender, and level of physical activity?"
MyPlate suggests that you make __________ of your plate fruits and vegetables.
What is "1/2?"
This type of dieting involves repetitive cycles of gaining, losing, and regaining weight. Which is shown to have negative health effects, including increased risk of heart diseases and long-lasting negative effects on metabolism.
What is "Yo-Yo Dieting?"
This nutrient provides the body with energy and is a source of protection for major organs.
What are "fats?"
This Law focuses on "using it or losing it." This German anatomist and surgeon studied how physical activity and intake of vitamin D and calcium improve bone density. (delaying onset of osteoporosis)
What is "Wolff's Law?"
For food to be considered this _______________ it must follow specific standards involving soil quality, animal raising practices, pest/weed control, and use of additives.
What is "organic?"
This food group provides nutrients including calcium, phosphorous, vitamin A/D, riboflavin, vitamin B12, protein, potassium, zinc, choline, magnesium, and selenium. (Calcium and phosphorous help to delay osteoporosis)
What is "dairy?"
There are two specific words that describe the key factor in losing weight. To lose weight you need to eat and drink fewer calories than you burn.
What is a "Caloric Deficit?"
Of the 6 key nutrients, 3 are responsible for the greatest energy production (macronutrients).
What are "carbohydrates, fats, and protein?"
There are 3 types fat, this type is considered the healthiest because it's plant-based and liquid at room temperature.
What are "unsaturated fats?"
These are responsible for building strong bones, controlling bodily fluids inside and outside of cells, and food you eat into energy.
What are "minerals?"
This nutrient is necessary for tissue formation, cell repair, and hormone and enzyme production. It is also essential for building muscles and a healthy immune system.
What is "protein?"
Statistics state that 95% of people who go on strict diets regain all of their lost weight in _________ years.
Between 2-5 years
This nutrient includes organic substances, which means they're made by plants or animals.
Protein doesn't just have to be meat based. There are also plant-based sources of protein like ___________________.
This endocrine gland is responsible for the production of insulin.
What is the "pancreas?"
These types of grains have been milled. A process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life.
What are "refined grains?"
The rate at which food is broken down to use as energy for the body is _______________.
What is "metabolism?"
Sarah is vegetarian and often has to snack on fruits and vegetables throughout the day. She complains of being hungry often. This nutrient/food group will help her stay full longer throughout the day.
What is "protein?"
Bread, pasta, and starchy vegetables are examples of this essential nutrient.
What are "carbohydrates?"
This is a type of vitamin that is able to be dissolved in fat and accumulate in the body.
What are "fat soluble vitamins?"