Macronutrients
This macronutrient is the body’s primary and preferred source of quick energy.
What are Carbohydrates?
Your body synthesizes this nutrient when your skin is exposed to sunlight.
What is Vit D?
True or False: Drinking water only helps when you feel thirsty.
What is False? by the time you feel thirsty, mild dehydration has already set in
On a standard Nutrition Facts label, ingredients are listed in order by this metric, from highest to lowest.
What is Weight/Quantity?
Drinking this clear liquid throughout the day is the best way to prevent brain fog and sluggishness during study sessions.
What is Water?
Often called the "building blocks" of muscle and tissue, this macronutrient is made up of amino acids.
What is Protein? (HIDDEN POWERUP)
Citrus fruits like oranges and strawberries are packed with this vitamin that boosts immunity and helps heal wounds.
What is Vit C?
True or False: Eating late at night automatically causes weight gain?
What is False? total calories consumed versus burned over time matters most
To avoid cross-contamination when cooking raw meat, you should use separate cutting boards for meat and these types of foods.
What is Produce?
Combining a complex carb with a protein (like an apple with yogurt) helps to prevent this.
What is Sugar Crash?
These fats, found in foods like olive oil, avocados, and nuts, are considered heart-healthy.
What is Unsaturated Fat?
Bananas, potatoes, and spinach are famous for containing high amounts of this mineral essential for muscle contraction and blood pressure regulation.
What is Potassium?
True or False: Not all carbohydrates are bad for health and should be eliminated from a diet.
What is True? complex carbs provide essential energy, fiber, and nutrients
This common term refers to the safe internal cooking temperature range or keeping perishable food out of the "Danger Zone," which is between these two temperatures.
What is 40°F to 140°F/ 4°C to 60°C?
This naturally occurring chemical in coffee and tea can temporarily increase alertness, but consuming too much late in the day can disrupt sleep.
What is Caffeine? (HIDDEN POWERUP)
This non-digestible type of carbohydrate promotes healthy digestion and keeps you feeling full longer.
What is Fiber?
A deficiency in this mineral can lead to anemia and feeling constantly tired.
What is Iron?
True or False: You need "detox" teas and juices help clean toxins out of your body.
What is False? your liver and kidneys naturally detoxify your body
This simple, popular meal-planning rule recommends filling half your plate with fruits/vegetables, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with grains.
What is MyPlate/ Healthy Eating Plate model?
These compounds, abundant in colorful fruits and vegetables like blueberries and spinach, help protect body cells from damage.
What are Antioxidants?
A single gram of fat provides this many calories.
What is 9?
Calcium needs this specific vitamin to be absorbed effectively into your bones.
What is Vit D?
Fresh vegetables are just as nutritious as frozen vegetables.
What is True? frozen veggies are flash-frozen at peak ripeness, preserving most of their nutrients
Adding a small amount of healthy fat to vegetables helps your body absorb these four fat-soluble vitamins.
What is Vit A, D, E, and K?
When reading labels on packaged snacks, looking for "Whole Grain" as the first ingredient ensures you are getting more of this key digestive component compared to refined grains.
What is Dietary Fiber?