Food is Energy
Grains, protein, fruit, vegetables, dairy and fat
One slice of this food is considered a serving from the grain group.
What is bread
Name 2 different food groups that contain proteins? Bonus if you name 3.
Meat/fish, dairy, legumes
Primary energy source
What is a nutrient deficiency?
lack of a certain nutrient
Which breakfast will help improve focus during the day?
a. whole grains like cereal
b. protein, like eggs, milk or yogurt
c. both A & B
D. Both A & B.
Eating whole grains and protein will help boost your energy and focus in school.
A portion the size of a deck of cards is a serving of this food group.
a. grain
b. fruit
c. vegetables
d. meat
D. meat
What are protein mainly used for?
Growth and repair.
Which of these breakfast foods provide the most energy?
a. froot loops
b. oatmeal
c. cinnamon rolls
d. poptarts
B. Oatmeal - its a whole grain and complex carbohydrate. The fiber will help you feel full longer.
What is nutrient density?
Foods that are dense in nutrients and provide many nutrients per calorie.
What do calories measure in food?
Energy provided by food.
How many servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended each day?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5 or more
D. 5 or more.
One serving of fruit and vegetables is = 1 cup.
What happens to excess protein?
It turns to fat and is stored in the body
True of false: Natural sugars in fruits are considered added sugars?
false
What does an empty calorie food mean?
A food low in nutrition and usually highly processed.
The vegetable contains more water than a watermelon
What is iceberg lettuce.
2nd most water - cucumber
1 cup of this food often comes in skim, 1%, 2% or whole varieties in a serving.
What is milk
Name 2 vegetarian sources of protein from nature.
Soy, tofu, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, nut butters,
What are simple carbs and give 1 food source.
Carbs that are easily used as an energy source and require little digestion, such as glucose, galactose, or fructose.
Ex. fruit, honey, white bread, white rice, candy, pop
What is an "essential nutrient"?
Extra 100 points - name one
A nutrient the body doesn't make enough of to meet their body's needs .
Ex. Vitamin C, B, Omega 3 fatty acids,
Drying plums for several days will give you this fruit?
Prunes
A portion the size of 2 die is one serving of this food?
What is fat
What is a good source of iron?
Red meat
What makes a carbohydrate complex?
bonus for an example
Starch and fiber. They take longer to digest and give a feeling of fullness longer than simple carbs.
Ex. whole grains, vegetables, fruit
What is meant by "non essential" nutrients?
extra 100 points to name one
Healthy and well nourished bodies can make sufficient quantities of these nutrients to satisfy their needs.
Ex. Vitamins ADE &K