Serving Size
What is the first thing you should check on a food label?
Serving size
What do carbs mainly provide the body?
energy
What is the main job of proteins?
To build and repair your body
What do fats protect inside of the body?
Heart and other vital organs
What "food" has the highest amounts of carbs?
Bread
what is the daily sodium limit?
2,300 miligrams
What are the two type of carbs?
Complex and Simple
What are the two types of proteins?
Complete and incomplete proteins
Where do saturated fats typically come from?
animal sources
What is a good source of healthy fats?
nuts
Why might foods labeled "No added sugars" still be unhealthy?
Artificial sweeteners
carbs provide _______ energy.
quick/ short
What plant- based source will give you the most protein?
Lentils (beans)
What kind of fats are less likely to clog your arteries?
Unsaturated fats
If you were a vegetarian where would you find your protein source?
Beans
Which nutrients should you look for higher percentages of?
Vitamins, minerals
Carbs breakdown ________ and take ______ time to digest.
slowly, more
What happens if you do not receive enough protein?
Muscle loss (weakness)
What can too many bad fats do to your health?
Can lead to heart disease
What is an example of foods with bad fats?
Fried food
What is the importance of knowing the serving size on a food label?
To understand how many calories and nutrients you are consuming per portion
what is the recommended daily percentage of carbs you should intake?
45 - 65%
What is the recommended daily amount of protein you should intake?
25 - 35%
What is the recommended daily percentage of fats you should intake?
20 - 35%
Where is the best source of vitamins and minerals found?