CDC Recommendations
Fats and Oils
PNC Cafe
Calories
This or That
100
How many cups of fruits and vegetables does the CDC recommend for the average 19-26-year-old

3 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit

100

When trying to reduce bad fat intake is it better to cook with olive oil or butter?

Olive oil

100

Where are the healthy options usually located in the PNC cafe?

Inspired eats

100

Why do calories matter?

Calorie intake indicates weight gain or loss

100

Which is a better option for breakfast, 2 eggs and sausage with toast and fruit or waffles with syrup, strawberries, and whipped cream?

2 eggs and sausage with toast and fruit as it a much better balanced breakfast

200

How many ounces of water should the average man and woman drink per day?

Men should drink 117 ounces and women should drink 93 ounces

200

What is the best kind of fats to include in your diet?

unsaturated fats

200

Is it more nutritious to eat grilled chicken or chicken tenders when eating at PNC?

Grilled Chicken

200
Are calories the most important part of healthy nutrition?

No

200

Skip breakfast or have just toast?

Just toast is better than nothing as it is important to eat but especially in the morning

300

How many grams of protein should the average RMU student eat according to the CDC

46 grams for women and 56 grams for men.

300

What is the most unhealthy kind of fat found commonly in foods?

Trans fat
300

What is an always available healthy option at PNC?

The salad bar

300
Should all high calorie foods be removed from a healthy diet?
No there are many health benefits from foods with high calories
300

Low-fat yogurt or Fat-free yogurt?

Low-fat yogurt as it usually only has healthy and important fats

400

How much fiber does the CDC recommend?

22 to 34 grams of fiber each day depending on the person

400

What percent of your daily intake should be saturated fats?

less than 10%

400

Where else on campus can you use meal swipes for healthy options?

Yorktown

400

When looking at a diet, is it more important to maintain a caloric intake or have a well balanced diet?

Well balanced diet

400

Is it better to eat animal protein or other sources?

There is no difference as long as necessary vitamin are being obtained through different sources
500

What is the CDC recommendation when trying to deal with high cholesterol?

Avoiding trans fats and sodium intake
500

What are good ways to get in healthy fats?

Nuts, Fish, vegetable and olive oil

500

Where can you find the PNC menu anywhere, anytime on your phone?

The "FoodU" app

500

What are the most common "empty calories" in the average persons diet?

Sugary drinks
500

Is it better to eat one large meal and snack or eat 3 square meals?

3 square healthy meals

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