Name that Nutrient
Our bodies main energy source comes from this nutrient and healthy choices include whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Carbohydrates
This type of fat comes from animal sources, is solid at room temperature, and should be eaten in limited quantities.
Saturated Fat
What food has more fat: A Hamburger or Spaghetti
Hamburger
Protein grows and repairs _____________
muscles
Eggs, Milk, and Cheese are found in the protein group.
False
This is a muscle building nutrient most often found in meat.
Protein
This type of fat is liquid at room temperature and comes from mainly plant sources
unsaturated fat
What food has more protein: Steak or Potatoes
Steak
Candy, Cakes, Cookies, and junk food are loaded with ____________ which can lead to weight gain and tooth decay.
Sugar
Most breakfast cereals are healthy.
False
These measure the amount of energy that is in our food. When we eat more of these than what we burn off, we can gain weight.
Calories
The worst type of fat that you can consume usually found in fast foods, pre packaged foods, and junk food.
Trans fats
Which food has more carbohydrates: Fish or Cereal
Cereal
Eating a diet high in sugar can cause ____________, a very common disease in our country.
Diabetes
Someone that is overweight can't be healthy.
False
An important part of a healthy lifestyle but how much you eat and the type you eat should be limited so that cholesterol levels stay low and arteries are not clogges.
Fat
Eating a diet too high in fat can increase this substance in ones blood which can lead to clogged arteries and heart problems.
Cholesterol
Which food is higher in Calories: Salad or Pizza
Pizza
Another term for salt, which also starts with the letter s is _______________
sodium
Another name for sugar is glucose
True
Prevents damage to our cells and may prevent some types of cancer. Found in colorful fruits and vegetables.
Antioxidants
Omega 3 fatty acids are very healthy fats and they are mainly found in meat that comes from this animal.
Fish
The two type of low calorie foods that provide a lot of nutrients. One's diet should be based around these food groups to ensure good health and a healthy weight.
Fruits and Vegetables
A diet high in salt and fat can lead to high __________ ______________. (2 words)
blood pressure
Fiber is a substance that adds bulk to the diet and aids in digestion.
True