Fiber
Name one benefit of eating more fiber.
Helps digestion, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar, keeps you full.
What does protein help build and repair?
Muscles and body tissues.
What is the healthiest drink?
Water
How many hours of sleep do most adults need?
7-9
How long should you try to make a meal last?
About 20 minutes
The fiber goal for most adults each day
About 25–38 grams/day (25 g women, 38 g men).
Name three foods that are high in protein.
Chicken, fish, eggs, beans, Greek yogurt, tofu, cottage cheese.
Name one sign you may be dehydrated.
Dark urine, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue.
True or False:
Poor sleep can make you feel hungrier.
True
Name one sign you're hungry.
Stomach growling, low energy, empty feeling.
Which has more fiber?
White bread
Whole wheat bread
Whole wheat bread.
True or False:
Peanut butter is a good source of protein.
True (also high in healthy fats).
True or False:
Coffee counts toward your daily fluid intake.
True.
What hormone increases when you're sleep deprived and makes you feel hungry?
Ghrelin
Name one sign you're full.
Comfortable satisfaction, hunger gone, slowing down.
Name two high-fiber options.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts/seeds, beans/legumes.
Which has more protein?
Greek yogurt
Regular yogurt
Greek yogurt.
How can you tell if you're drinking enough water?
Pale yellow urine is one sign.
Name one bedtime habit that improves sleep.
Turn off screens, consistent bedtime, dark room, avoid caffeine late.
True or False:
Eating while watching TV often leads to eating more.
True.
True or False:
You should increase fiber quickly without drinking more water.
False.
Why is eating protein with meals helpful?
Helps you stay full longer and can help keep blood sugar more stable.
Name three foods that help hydrate you.
Watermelon, cucumber, oranges, strawberries, lettuce.
Besides feeling tired, what else can poor sleep affect?
Weight, blood sugar, mood, focus, immune system.
Name three ways to practice mindful eating.
Eat slowly, remove distractions, notice hunger/fullness, chew thoroughly, appreciate flavors.