fat
protein
Carbs
nutrition
vitamins / ???
100

What happens if you eat excess amount of "energy" 

it turns into fat

100

what are 4 examples of foods that contain protein?

meat, cheese, milk, nuts, beans, soy

100

what are examples of starchy food? 

pasta, bread, potatoes, cereal

100

why do we need food? 

for energy

100

if vitamins and minerals are needed in such small quantities, do we need them at all? why? 

yes! even though they are needed in micro quantities, they are still needed for vital bodily functions 

200

What basic body functions are supplied by the energy from fat?

heart beating, breathing

200

does milk have calcium, or protein? 

trick question...it has both

200

in the middle of running a marathon, what food would you want to eat?

simple carbohydrate - like apples, bananas

200

is the amount of calories on the label always the amount in the whole package? 

no, it depend on the serving size

200

are plumper people more likely to be warm than very thin people? why

fat helps insulate the body and keep you warm

300

is fat important for survival?

YES!

300

if you are a vegan, how would you need to get protein? 

beans, nuts, soy

300

why can a simple carbohydrate be utilized by the body so quickly?

it is simple, so it can go straight into the blood stream

300

if there are 42 grams of total sugar and 39 grams of added sugar, how much natural sugar does the food contain? 

3 grams

300

What foods are rich in vitamin C and will help to prevent scurvy? 

citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes)

strawberries

broccoli

Brussel sprouts 

400

why would you want to bring fatty foods with you on a hike (trail mix)

pound for pound, fat provides more energy than protein or carbohydrates

400

What is a time that I would need to eat extra protein? 

1. growth as a kid

2. grow muscles

3. to heal wounds

400

if you are running a marathon tomorrow, what types of foods should you eat

complex carbohydrates and proteins

400

why is serving size information so important? 

so you know how many nutrients are obtained from a specific amount of food

400

What is a whole grain? 

a food that contains all 3 parts of the grain (instead of just the endosperm)
500

why does my liver need me to have fat on/in my body?

to protect it from being injured...padding
500

what are 2 ways to get a complete protein?

meat (or animal products)

Beans mixed with a whole grain

500

HOT- If diabetics are concerned with keeping their blood sugar at just the right level, why do they eat snacks with a mixture of carbs, protein and fat?

so their blood sugar stays in range until the next meal. Carbs=quick boost, protein=boost a little later, fats= long running energy
500

What range - % of daily values on a nutrition label- do you want to stay between for appropriate levels

between 5% and 20% 

500

what are 2 ways to get vitamin D, to avoid rickets? 

1. stand in the sunlight (UV light)

2. eat foods that are high in vitamin D, like salmon, egg yolks, red meat and liver 

3. eat foods that have vitamin D added to it (milk, breakfast cereal)