Food Groups
This food group has bread, rice, pasta products and provides you with energy
Grains
What food groups should be avoided in recovery?
None
T/F - Fluids help to flush toxins from the body.
True
What is the minimum number of food groups to eat from at a meal?
3
T/F - Fast food is the best food to eat post-discharge
False
Black beans, peanut butter, and eggs are part of which food group or groups?
Protein
T/F - Carbohydrates cause weight gain.
False. Carbohydrates don't cause weight gain. Overeating the quantity of carbs can.
What would be a better choice for fluid: Sprite, coffee, or naturally flavored water?
Naturally flavored water. It doesn't contain sugar or caffeine.
A snack should always consist of foods from at least these 2 food groups.
Protein and Grain/carbohydrate
a list
These 3 food groups are good sources of fiber.
Vegetables, Fruit, Whole Grain Products
Nutrients are best absorbed from ______. Therefore, _____ is preferred over supplements.
Food
What at least 5 fluid options are available at Caron?
plain water, flavored water, hydration station, juice, milk, decaf coffee, decaf tea, decaf soda
Name the food groups?
Vegetables, Fruit, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Keep hot foods ____ and cold foods _____.
hot (above 135 degrees); cold (under 41 degrees). Note: Food freezes at zero and does not freeze at 32 degrees.
Butter belongs to this food group
Made from dairy, but is considered a fat.
What macronutrient aids in the production of serotonin, which facilitates a happy, stable mood; aids in sleep; and helps curb food cravings?
Carbohydrates
How many cups of fluid are recommended daily?
8/12, 8 oz cups (64-96 oz)
List the 4 sources of protein found in the unit lounge.
milk, yogurt, peanut butter, Lara bars
What's the hardest things to control when eating out?
Portions, Ingredients, Food preparation methods, MyPlate (getting foods from all food groups)
On the salad bar, you can find foods from these food groups.
Vegetables, Fruit, Protein, Grain, and Dairy
These are the building blocks of protein and also the foundation of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine.
Amino acids
What is a commonly used artificial sweetener in beverages?
Sucralose (Splenda)
List the 4 sources of grains/carbohydrates found in the unit lounge.
fresh fruit, pretzels, popcorn, Lara bars
What foods should you pack to eat while traveling?
Shelf-stable foods - nuts, dried fruit, grain/carbohydrate sources