Nutrient Madness
This nutrient is the body’s primary and most preferred source of energy.
Carbohydrate
According to MyPlate, these two groups should make up half of your entire plate.
Fruits and veggies
Ingredients on a food label are listed in order of this,
from most to least.
True or False: Your body burns calories even when you are sleeping
True
If a chocolate bar has 20g of sugar, how many teaspoons does that equal
5 tsp
This nutrient is responsible for building and repairing muscles and tissues
Protein
Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese are all part of which group
Dairy
You should always check this first on a label to know how many calories are in the portion you're eating
Serving size
This is the name for a unit of energy found in food
Calorie
If a soda has 44g of sugar, how many teaspoons does that equal
11 tsp
These act as the body's main "insulation" and store energy for the long term.
Fat
Which of the following is the healthiest way to prepare chicken
Baked or grilled
If a bag of chips says it contains 3 servings and each serving is 150 calories, how many calories are in the whole bag
450
Moderation in nutrition means
Not eating too much or too little of any one thing
Which part of the label tells you if a food has been highly processed
Long list of chemical names
This specific type of carbohydrate cannot be digested but helps move waste through the body.
Fiber
Clogs your arteries
Which of the following should you try to limit or keep low on a food label
Sugars
If you are feeling "sluggish" or tired in the afternoon, it might be because
Ate too much sugar
False
Which has more sugar, orange juice or an oreo?
They have the same
If you consume more calories than your body uses for energy, what usually happens?
You gain weight
Too much Added Sugar in a diet is most closely linked to
Tyoe 2 diabetes
Dizziness, headaches, and dark-colored urine are all signs of this condition
Dehydration
A balanced meal is one that
Includes a variety of different food groups