Nutrient Logic
This macronutrient provides the most calories per gram.
What is fat?
This term means the amount of food recommended on a nutrition label.
What is serving size?
This happens when blood sugar rises quickly after eating sugary foods.
What is an energy/sugar spike?
This “healthy” snack can contain as much sugar as a candy bar.
What is flavored yogurt or granola bars?
Eating due to stress rather than hunger is called this.
What is emotional eating?
This nutrient is the body’s preferred source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
Eating directly from the bag often leads to this problem.
What is overeating or portion distortion?
Protein and fiber help slow down this process.
What is digestion or blood sugar rise?
A salad labeled “low-calorie” can still be high in calories because of this common addition.
What is dressing or toppings like cheese/nuts/croutons?
This habit gives your brain time to register fullness, helping prevent overeating.
What is eating slowly?
A lack of this mineral can lead to anemia.
What is iron?
If a snack says 150 calories per serving and contains 3 servings, this is the total.
What is 450 calories?
Whole grains cause a slower blood sugar response because of this.
What is fiber?
Fruit juice raises blood sugar faster than whole fruit because it lacks this.
What is fiber?
Large plates, bright colors, or package designs can trick your brain into eating more than intended due to this psychological effect.
What is portion distortion (or visual bias)?
This fat-soluble vitamin helps regulate calcium in the blood.
What is vitamin D?
Restaurants often serve portions that are this many times larger than recommended.
What is 2–3 times larger?
This index ranks foods by how fast they raise blood sugar.
What is the glycemic index?
Frozen or “healthy” ready-made meals can seem low-calorie, but they often hide extra calories through this method that makes them taste better.
What is added salt, sugar, or flavor enhancers?
This sense plays the biggest role in feeling full.
What is sight?
This macronutrient can be converted into glucose when carbs are low.
What is protein?
A bag of chips says “1 serving = 10 chips, 150 calories,” but the bag contains 50 chips. You eat half the bag. How many calories did you actually consume?
What is 375 calories?
Pairing carbs with protein and fat helps prevent this after eating.
What is a blood sugar crash?
This “healthy” breakfast option is sold in a box but often has almost as much sugar as a donut.
What is cereal?
This hormone signals fullness to the brain but is often ignored when distracted.
What is leptin?