Nutrition Labels
_______________ increased on new nutrition labels because people today eat more than 50 years ago.
Serving size
What are the three main macronutrients?
How many food groups make up a balanced meal?
5
What do you call food that has not been processed?
Natural Food
Which food has more dietary fiber: White bread or wheat bread?
Wheat bread
There are percentages listed on the right side of nutrition labels for Fats, Proteins, and Carbohydrates. These are called your "Percent _______________"
Percent Daily Value
Sugars and Vegetables are most often associated with which macronutrient?
Carbohydrates
Chicken would fall into which food group?
Protein
Prehistoric people had a much different diet than we do today. Instead of going to the grocery store, they had to _____ & ________ their food.
Hunt & Gather
The macronutrient _______ is better to consume after physical activity because it helps build and repair muscles.
Protein
Name a vitamin that you might find listed on a nutrition label
Vitamin A, C, D
Oils and butter are most often associated with which macronutrient?
Fat
Avocado would fall into which food group?
Vegetable
Beef Jerky is an example of what food processing method?
Ready to Eat
Sports drinks contain a lot of which macronutrient which provides quick energy during activity
Carbohydrates
What is the new row that was added underneath "TOTAL SUGARS"?
Added Sugars
Fats that are liquid at room temperature are called ______ fats
Unsaturated
Quinoa would fall into which food group?
Grain
What are the most heavily processed meals called? (ex: frozen pizza, microwave dinners)
Pre-made Meals
Which of these foods does your body process slower: candy or almonds?
Almonds
A food that contains only one ingredient is called a _______.
Whole food
How many calories are there per gram of Fat?
9
How many cups of vegetables does MyPlate recommend per day?
1-3 cups
Canned corn is an example of what kind of food processing method?
Peak
Calories left over in your daily allowance for “extras” that can be used on treats like solid fats and added sugars since their recommended nutrient intakes have already been fulfilled are called what?
Discretionary calories