fact or myth
you need to eat 3 meals a day in order to maintain a healthy diet.
MYTH. eat when your body is hungry
foods that are high in protein
fish, red meat, chicken, legumes, soy
true or false: carbs can be both healthy and unhealthy
true
low density cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol)
LDL
a type of sweet treat that contains lots of antioxidants and makes your body relax
dark chocolate
soy based foods do not increase risk of cancers
TRUTH. they are a power house of nutrients
what amino acid is not made naturally by the body
essential amino acids
what do carbohydrates provide the body with?
glucose
fat provides what for our bodies
energy
this type of meal thrown in every now and then trick your body's systems into thinking that the food is plentiful and burns through fat storage
cheat meals
fresh is best
MYTH. when foods are frozen they are frozen in the peak of their freshness
what is an amino acid
the foundation/building block of proteins
sugars are what type of carbohydrate
simple carbohydrates
high density cholesterol ("good" cholesterol)
HDL
culture, personal taste/preference, and health reasons are called what
outside influences
dairy is better than plant-based milks
TRUTH. plant-based milks contain high levels of fats and oils that are above our daily recommendation
how much of your daily food intake should be proteins
10%
a complex carbohydrate is made up of numerous things what type of complex carbohydrate can our bodies NOT breakdown
fiber
what makes our food more flavorful and allow us to feel full
fats
this type of label does not always mean better
'natural'
artificial sweeteners are better for you
MYTH. natural sweeteners like honey are amazing for you
hair loss, swelling, muscle loss, and mood changes/swings are all signs of what
Lack of protein
potatoes, peas and corn are what type of complex carbohydrate
starch
type of fat that is found in the bloodstream that the body uses for energy
triglycerides
these help fight infections, aid in wound healing, make our bones strong, regulate hormones, and boost our immune system
vitamins and minerals