Now Watch Me Eat
Pasta, rice, and oatmeal are a source of this macronutrient.
CARBOHYDRATES
Boosts the immune response
Vitamin C
First ingredient vs. last ingredient
FIRST INGREDIENT IS USED THE MOST; LAST INGREDIENT IS USED THE LEAST
A trendy weight-loss plan that promises quick and easy results.
FAD DIET
Gatorade has 80 calories per serving. If a bottle holds 2.5 servings of Gatorade, how many calories will be consumed if someone drinks the whole container?
200 CALORIES
Builds strong teeth and bones
Vitamin D
Vitamins vs. Minerals
VITAMINS - COME FROM PLANTS & ANIMALS
MINERALS - COME FROM THE SOIL
THE SUN
A ______________ ______________ is the recommended amount of food/drink a person should consume.
SERVING SIZE
Aids the nervous system
Vitamin B
Additives vs. Preservatives
ADDITIVES - ENHANCE A FOOD/DRINK'S TASTE, APPEARANCE, NUTRITIONAL VALUE, ETC.
PRESERVATIVES - A TYPE OF FOOD ADDITIVE DESIGNED TO EXTEND SHELF LIFE
____________ is the mineral associated with maintaining the body's balance of water and electrolytes.
SODIUM
This nutrient helps move food through the digestive tract.
FIBER
Promotes good vision
Vitamin A
Natural vs. Added Sugar
ADDED - processed sugar that improves the taste of food/drink (ex. Twix bar)
Name 5 factors that influence food choice.
COST, CULTURE/RELIGION, SEASONALITY, ENDORSEMENTS, FOOD ALLERGIES, ETC.
2000 of these per day... a measure of the amount of energy in food.
CALORIES.
Promotes healthy skin and nails
Vitamin E
Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients
MACRONUTRIENTS - NEEDED IN LARGE AMOUNTS (CARBOHYDRATES, FATS, PROTEIN)
MICRONUTRIENTS - NEEDED IN SMALL AMOUNTS (VITAMINS AND MINERALS)
Meat and beans are examples of this macronutrient.
PROTEIN