Protein
What are the two different major sources of protein?
Plant-based protein and animal-based protein
What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?
A fruit contains a seed, and a vegetable is another edible part of a plant that does not contain a seed.
What kind of grains are white bread and white rice?
Refined grains
What do fats contain?
Essential fatty acids/ Omega acids
What does malnutrition mean?
Bad nutrition
What are the 2 essential nutrients proteins contain?
Amino Acids and Omega-3 Fatty acids
What three edible parts of plants are often eaten as vegetables?
Roots, leaves, and stems
What is the difference between whole grains and refined grains?
Whole grains contain all 3 parts of the grain and more nutrients, refined grains have had 2/3 parts removed and they are lighter and have less nutrients
What are 2 of the 'healthier' fats?
Avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, fish, peanut butter, eggs
What is a dairy animal other than a cow?
Goat, sheep, buffalo
What do proteins help build?
Muscle
What do fruits and vegetables contain?
Dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Grains provide ___________ for the body to use
Energy
What are 3 of the less-healthy fats?
Fried foods, fast food, chips, butter, fatty meat
What are 2 benefits of eating foods with dairy?
Promote strong bones and teeth
Possible answers: lentils, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, plant-based protein powder
Eating fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of these 3 diseases...
What do 3 nutrients do whole grains have more of?
Dietary fiber, iron, B vitamins
What are the 4 benefits of eating fats?
Long-lasting energy, helps the body absorb vitamins, promote brain growth/ health, keeps the body warm
What are the six essential nutrients?
Carbs, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, and minerals
Can a vegetarian eat any of the animal-based proteins?
Yes, they can eat eggs
Is a tomato a fruit?
Yes, it has seeds.
What benefits does dietary fiber provide?
Helps stabilize blood sugar levels
Fats are calorically dense. What does this mean?
A molecule of fats is more dense in calories/ energy than a molecule of grain/ protein, so smaller amounts of fats have more nutrients in them
Is dairy an essential food group?
No, but lots of nutritional guidelines include it for cultural reasons and because of the calcium it contains.