My Plate Chpt. 9
We can get Protein by eating what?
Meats, Beans, Nuts
Name 2 foods in the Dairy group.
Milk, cheese, yogurt
Why is physical activity important?
You need physical activity along with eating nutritious to be healthy.
How many basic nutrients are there?
6
How many calories should a female have a day?
2000
Name the 5 food groups.
Grains, Proteins, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy
Name 4 foods in the Fruit group.
Banana, Orange, Pear, Apple, Strawberry, Blueberry etc.
What can keep you flexibile?
Exercise, walk, run etc.
Name 2 foods that give us proteins?
Meats, Fish, Eggs, Nuts, Beans
Should females and males get the same amount of cholesterol a day?
Yes
What are empty-calorie foods?
Any food with added sugars, fat or both that supply few nutrients (ie. soft drinks, candy).
Name 3 vegetables.
Greens, Broccoli, Peas, String Beans, Corn etc.
Why is sleep important?
Sleep is essential to good health. Teens need more sleep because their bodies are growing and changing.
Why do we need fiber?
For our digestive system.
On a Food label, where is the serving size located?
At the top.
Name 3 foods in the Grain Group.
Any cereal, pasta, rice etc.
We can get fiber by eating which foods?
Meats, Beans, Whole grain breads, Vegetables, Fruits
When you choose nutritious foods, you will ________________________.
Look and feel your your best.
Have energy.
Handle stress.
Which nutrient gives us energy?
Carbohydrates
What can cause a blockage in our blood?
Plaque from a lot of fried or greasy foods.
What is a combination food?
A food that includes multiple groups (ie. Grains, Vegetables, Dairy)
Which group is oatmeal in?
Grains group
What is wellness?
Good health, physical and emotional
What are phytochemicals?
Plants (vegetables/fruits)
How many mg of sodium is recommended per day?
2,400 mg