Food groups
What are some benefits from vegetables?
- fibers
- vitamins and minerals
- source of carbs
- weight gain
- meal skipping
- decrease intake of nutrient dense foods
give a short term impact of junk food
- lethargic
- bloating
- poor concentration
how many calories are needed for a male and female your age
male-2800
female-2000
Give 3 examples of a grain.
- pasta
- bread
- wraps
what is a benefit of snacking?
- energy boost
- prevents overeating at meals
- extra nutrients
give a long term impact of junk food
- obesity
-tooth decay
- constipation
- heart attack
what are portion sizes dependent on?
- age
- weight
- height
- gender
- physical activity
Give some examples of beverages with added sugars.
- soda
- sports drinks
- coffee
- fruit drinks
Because if you eat a snack that leaves you unsatisfied then you will continue to eat more till you are satisfied.
What are the 3 adverse health conditions associated with poor diet?
- heart disease
- diabetes
- obesity
For which food categories is it recommended you get 1 cup/meal.
- fruits
- dairy
- veggies
What are three nutrition benefits from dairy?
- calcium
- potassium
- Vitamin D
what is a power snack?
a snack that is nutrient dense and holds you over until your next meal.
Junk contains a lot of which type of fat?
saturated fats
For which food groups is it recommended you get 1 ounce/meal.
- grains
- protein
benefits of protein?
- helps repair/rebuild muscle
- injury prevention
- provides energy
- helps fight infection
Is whole grain crackers with string cheese considered a crunchy snack or a salty snack?
Both!
List an example of a primary, secondary and tertiary health prevention.
- primary: modify risk factors
- secondary: screenings/wellness checks
- tertiary: maintain healthy diet and exercise routine
What is the difference between a "serving size" and "portion size"
- serving size is the recommended amount of food
- portion size is how much you actually eat of the food