Essential Nutrients
How many essential nutrients are there? Name them.
6; Protein, Minerals, Vitamins, Water, Fats, Carbs
A nutrition label is based on a ___________ calorie diet.
2,000
What body system does FIBER benefit?
Digestive
Food Borne Illness is also known as..
Food Poisoning
How many steps to reduce food Borne Illness?
4
This nutrient is important for building and repairing tissue
Protein
What is another name for salt on the nutrition label?
Sodium
Put in food/drinks to attempt to reduce calorie intake
Substitute
On MyPlate what should take up half of the plate?
Fruits and Vegetables
When the body reacts to foods and causes reactions like rashes/hives
Food Allergy
A_____________ is a nutrient the body needs in smaller amounts. Give an example.
Micronutrient; vitamins, minerals
What percentage of the daily value of sugar and sodium is considered low?
5% or less
When something is placed in a product to produce a desired effect.
Additives
What do grains reduce the risk of?
Heart Disease
A measure of how much energy your body gets from one serving of food...
Calories
A ____________ is a nutrient the body needs in larger amounts.
Macronutrient; Carbs, Protein, Water, Fats
What percentage of the daily value is considered high for sugar and sodium?
greater than 20%
Name the fat that is illegal to add to food
Trans Fat
There are 6 servings of food in a package, the package contains 250 calories per serving; what is the total number of calories in the whole package?
1,500
A metabolic problem causing a negative reaction
Food Intolerance
What do Carbs turn into in the body?
Sugar
If a products daily value in sugar or sodium is 14% what is the amount considered?
Moderate
How are ingredients listed on an ingredient label?
By Weight in Descending Order
MyPlate and Food Pyramid are examples of...
Dietary Guidelines
The total amount of sugars, starches, and fiber in one serving.
Total Carbohydrates