Balanced Diet
Nutrition Facts
Fact or Fiction
Follow that recipe
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What are three examples of grains?
Bread, rice, pasta, noodles, quinoa, crackers, cereal, bagel
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Which category of the nutrition label is associated with quick energy?
Carbohydrates (37g on the label)
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True or false: Eating healthy is expensive
FALSE!
With wise planning (buying in bulk, focusing on produce, etc.), eating healthy can definitely be affordable.
100
What does tsp mean in a recipe?
Teaspoon
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True or false: eating healthy means giving up all sweets
FALSE!
While some people do diet and fast from sweets, for a time, maintaining a healthy diet is all about BALANCE!
200
Which nutrient is commonly associated with building muscle?
Proteins (3g in this example -- probably not a good source)
200
True or false: Low fat and sugar free options are always healthier
FALSE!
Sometimes these alternatives replace fat or sugars with salt or additives, so be sure to check the nutrition label!
200
What does "simmer" mean?
Raise a liquid to its boiling point, then usually turn the heat to low as the bubbles continue. This is usually used to thicken the texture of a soup or curry without adding ingredients. 
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This food group helps you absorb vitamins and keep skin healthy
What are unsaturated fats?
300
About how many people could this box of cereal feed in one morning if following nutrition labels?
About 8 people if everyone received 2/3 a cup of cereal.
300
True or false: Carbs are "bad for you" and should be avoided
FALSE!
Carbohydrates are a quick source of energy and needed for nutrition! You just want to avoid the refined sugary carbs and find them from natural sources (whole grains, fruits, and vegetables)
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How many fluid oz are in a cup?
8 fl oz
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This U.S. Nutrition guide helps you balance meals based on food groups
What is MyPlate?
400
True or false: the first ingredient listed on an ingredients list is used the most.
TRUE
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True or false: Organic is always healthier
FALSE!
Organic doesn't necessarily mean more nutritious. You don't need things to be labeled organic, as much as you are looking for just whole foods from the Earth.
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What does "mince" mean in a recipe?
Cut up or grind into very small pieces. For example, minced onion
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True or false: proteins should make up the largest portion of your plate
FALSE!
It's recommended that fruits and vegetables are half of your plate, with grains and proteins making up the other half.
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What on this nutrition label is sending off warning signs in your head?
Added sugar is over 100% for the recommended value
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True or false: Skipping breakfast will help you lose weight
FALSE!
Skipping meals can lead to overeating later, increased stress hormone in the body, and a slowed metabolism. Skipping breakfast studies have shown an increase in the risk of obesity. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31918985/#:~:text=Observational%20studies%20(cohort%20studies%20and,%2C%20regions%2C%20and%20economic%20conditions.)
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What does it mean to "score" something?
Cut across in squares, commonly used for avocadoes and mangoes. 
