Nutrient Basics
More Nutrients
Digestion
Sodium
Sugar and Caffeine
Budgeting
100
What is it called if you do not receive enough of the nutrients that you need?
Malnutrition
100
What type of fat is considered "healthy"
Unsaturated fats
100
Where does digestion begin?
In the mouth
100
What is the largest source of sodium in the western diet?
Processed foods
100
True or false, all sugar is bad for you
False, sugars come from a variety of sources and are not always bad, just something to be aware of
100
Name one pro and one con to shopping in bulk
Pros- More cost effective, large quantities
Cons- Very expensive all at once, storage needed
200
What is an example of a macronutrient? (there are 3)
Carbs, Proteins, Fats
200
What parts make up a whole grain?
The bran, endosperm, and germ
200
Where does absorption of nutrients happen?
Small intestine
200
What is one beneficial thing sodium does for the body?
helps maintain fluid balance, supports nerve function, and helps muscle contractions.
200
How many grams (g) in one teaspoon of sugar?
4
200
On average how much does a family of 4 spend on groceries per month?
$1000 dollars
300
What vitamins require fat to break them down? Name the vitamins
Fat Soluble- ADEK
300
How many Amino Acids are there? Bonus 100 points if you can say how many are essential and not.
20 Amino acids,
9 essential (body needs them)
11 Non- Essential (body makes them)
300
What are the three phases of digestion?
Digestion, Absorption and elimination
300
What disease can consuming too much sodium lead to? HINT: medical term for high blood pressure
Hypertension
300
What word ending often signifies something is sugars?
-Ose Fructose, glucose, sucrose etc.
300
When at the grocery store, where should you shop first?
the perimeter of the store
400
What is the formula to help determine how much water you need to drink in a day?
Body Weight (lbs)/ 2 = Water in Oz
400
Oranges, Strawberries and broccoli are all high in what vitamin?
Vitamin C
400
Enzymes in saliva help break down which part of food?
Starches
400
What is the daily recommended amount of salt for adults?
2300 milligrams or 1 teaspoon
400
Which of these labels is canadian? How can you tell? 
The one on the right, bilingual, no servings per container, Vitamin D included in the essential nutrients
400
What are 2 differences between store brand and name brand items?
Packaging colours are brighter on brand name, more advertising, store brand is often cheaper
500
What are the two main kinds of Carbohydrates?
Simple and Complex
500
Osteoporosis is a deficiency of what vitamin/mineral?
Calcium
500
What does the liver do in terms of digestion?
Produces bile to help break down fat
500
Name 3 alternatives for sodium in foods
Heat, Texture, Herbs and Spices, Citrus Juice/Zest, vinegars, Salt substititues, etc.
500
What daily percentage of sugar will you consume if you drink this can of pepsi?
83%
500
Name at least three things to consider when meal planning
Canadas food guide, Filling nutrient rich snacks, knowing prices and shopping sales, limit extras, etc.