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micro nutrients
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heart health
100
What nutrient is important for healthy blood clotting?
vitamin k
100
A 150 lb person needs about how many grams of protein each day? 45-60 60-75 75-90
45-60
100
What is the serving size of fruit juice?
6-8 ounces
100
True or False: A nutrition facts label can list 0 grams of fat even if the food does in fact contain some fat.
True
100
True of False: Your body needs cholesterol to be healthy.
true. Cholesterol is a building block of body cells and hormones. It makes up 50 percent of your nervous system, and is necessary for metabolism. In moderate amounts, it is essential to good health.
200
What is the sunshine vitamin?
vitamin D
200
What nutrient is the preferred energy source for the body?
Carbohydrates
200
What is the serving size of meat?
3 ounces
200
True or False: Food labels list ingredients in the order of most to least healthful.
False
200
What is the optimal blood pressure?
120/80
300
What is the special antioxidant found in tomatoes?
lycopene
300
How many grams of fiber do women need each day?
21-25 grams
300
What is the serving size of peanut butter?
2 tablespoons
300
What does GMO stand for?
genetically modified organism
300
Your total cholesterol should be under .... ?
200
400
What mineral is important for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency may cause anemia?
Iron
400
Name the two healthy forms of fat?
monounsaturated fats polyunsaturated fats
400
What is the serving size of pasta or rice?
1/2 cup
400
When reading a food label, what information should you look at FIRST?
serving size
400
Which type of fiber can help reduce cholesterol - soluble or insoluble?
Soluble
500
What vitamin provides protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
vitamin C
500
How much fiber do men need each day?
30-38 grams per day
500
What is the serving size for grapes?
~15
500
What will be listed in the ingredient list to know if the product contains trans fat?
partially hydrogenated oil
500
What is the most common symptom of high blood pressure?
there are no common symptoms. Silent Killer