True or False
The key to a healthy diet is a "balanced diet".
TRUE
Name 3 Essential Nutrients
Fats, Protein, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
What 2 common grocery store items are typically found on either ends of a grocery store?
Bread and Milk
How many grams of sugar are recommended in a day for children?
24 grams
What state is considered to be the most healthy state in the USA?
California
According to HealthyPlate, your plate should contain MORE fruit then vegetables.
False
What 3 Essential Nutrients provide us with energy?
Fats, Carbs, Protein
What is one way product manufacturers advertise unhealthy products to kids?
Bright and flashy packaging
Cartoons on labels
Sports figures and celebrities on packaging
How many teaspoons of sugar are in 1 gram?
4
According to Business Insider, what state is considered to be the most unhealthy?
Mississippi
Consuming MORE calories then you burn results in weight gain.
TRUE
What percent of the body is made up of water?
60%
Typically, where do grocery stores keep their healthiest food options?
How many grams of sugar are in a 12 ounce coke?
A) 23g B) 39g C) 12g D) 42g
B) 39g
According to many credible rankings, based on health, sugar intake and life expectancy, what is the healthiest country in the world?
Canada
Diet alone is all that is needed to live a healthy lifestyle.
False - Along with maintaining a balanced and healthy diet, it is important to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
I am one of the Essential Elements. My job is primarily to build and repair muscles. What am I?
Protein
If a package is advertised as "low fat" what ingredient is it commonly replaced with?
Sugar
What is an "Empty Calorie"?
Empty Calories are products that contain little to no nutritional value, often high in sugar content.
According to Niche.com, what is the healthiest city in CA (hint: it is in the Bay Area?)
Berkely
The average American consumes over twice the daily recommended amount of sugar per day.
True: Average American consumes 71 grams per day.
What is the difference between refined carbs and whole wheat carbs? Which one is the healthier option?
Refined carbs have been processed, often times by adding sugar, they have been stripped of many of their natural nutrients.
Whole wheat carbs are more natural and have not been tinkered with.
Explain why a grocery store would charge LESS for a 2 Liter Soda (67ounces) than a 12 ounce soda?
Often times, larger quantities of sugary products are less expensive then a single serving size in efforts to make it harder to monitor and control portion size.
What are 3 risk factors of consuming too much sugar?
Obesity
Diabietes
High Blood Pressure
Can cause unhealthy energy spikes and energy loss
What country produces the most sugar in the world?
Brazil alone accounts for almost 52% of the world's sugar market. The nation produced 38.9 million metric tons in 2017/2018