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Fats
Proteins
Carbs
100

  1. Minigame: Is *** considered a saturated/unsaturated fat?

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100

What is the function of protein in the human body?

building blocks, builds muscle, tendons

100

What kind of carb (sugary/starchy/nonstarchy) affects blood sugar the most?

sugary

200

What does fat do in the human body?

Insulate, support organs, energy storage

200

How much meat/protein should you eat according to the “Healthy Plate”?

1/4

200

Give an example of a sugary carb, starchy carb, and a nonstarchy carb.

sugary: donut, cookies, candy

starchy: potatoes, bread, rice, noodles, tortillas, beets

  • Beans (kidney, navy, pinto, black, cannellini)
  • Butternut squash
  • Chickpeas
  • Corn
  • Lentils
  • Parsnips
  • Peas
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Taro
  • Yams

nonstarchy: bell peppers, loose leaf greens, onions, 

  • Artichokes
  • Asparagus
  • Bean sprouts
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant (also known as aubergine)
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Peppers (also known as capsicum)
  • Salad greens
  • Spinach
  • Tomato
  • Turnips
  • Zucchini (also known as courgette)


300

What are bad fats called and give an example!

Saturated fats - butter, donuts, cookies
300

What can vegetarians eat for protein?

beans, tofu, nuts

300

What do carbs do in the human body?

energy!

400

  1. What cooking oils are good to cook with?

Olive oil, vegetable oil, soybean oil, canola oil
400

Can proteins affect blood sugar? (a little/moderately/severely)

moderately

400

How much starchy carbs should you eat per meal according to the “Healthy Plate”?

1/4

500

Can fats affect blood sugar? (a little/moderately/severely)

Little

500

Why is eating fish better than red meats?

fish has healthy omega-3 acids that can help lower cholesterol, has healthy fats, no bad saturated fats (like found in red meats)

500

  1. How much non-starchy carbs (vegetables) should you eat per meal according to the “Healthy Plate”?

1/2