Fruit/Vegetables
Are fruits and vegetables better for you fresh or frozen?
There is no difference as long as there are no added salts and sugars.
What are some healthy sources of fat?
Nuts, seeds, avocados, olives, olive oil
Does dairy prevent or cause heart disease or type 2 diabetes?
Helps prevent them
Where can you get your iron sources from?
Meat, poultry, fish, beans
How are calories burned?
Exercise or physical activity
What fruit is highest in vitamin C?
Kakadu Plums
Where can you get protein from non-meat sources?
Beans, tofu, nuts, seeds, fish, dairy, eggs
What percent of Americans do not get enough Dairy?
90%
What is vitamin A good for?
Normal vision and immune function
Are all calories equal?
No not all calories are equal
Whats the healthiest lettuce to eat?
Romaine Lettuce
What are the chemical building blocks of protein?
Amino Acids
True or false: Dairy helps period symptoms.
False they can worsen symptoms like cramps and bloating.
What do you need for good bone health?
Calcium and vitamin D
How many calories do men and women need each day?
Women to consume between 1,600 and 2,400 calories per day, while men should aim for 2,000 to 3,000 calories.
Is juicing the same as eating a whole fruit?
No because juicing can remove fibers and has a higher sugar count.
What is the order of “meat doneness” from least cooked to most?
Rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, well done
1 cup of milk provides how many milligrams of calcium?
300 mg
Where can you get your fiber from?
Brown rice, oats, nuts, apples, blueberries, carrots
Are calories the only factor in weight loss?
No calories are not the only factor. Weight loss includes diet quality and physical activity.
What happens to your body if you don't eat fruits and vegetables?
Vitamin/ mineral deficiencies, increases risk of chronic diseases, and digestive issues.
You need 7 grams of protein for every how many pounds of body weight?
20 Pounds
What other nutrients can help your bone health?
Phosphorus
What are phytochemicals?
Chemicals made by plants
Are there foods that burn calories?
No food can actually burn calories, some foods can just take more energy to digest.