Food Groups
If the main nutrient in a food is Vitamin C, what food group does it probably belong in?
Fruits
What does Calcium do for you?
keeps your bones and teeth strong, prevents Osteoporosis
True or False: Type 2 Diabetes is often developed because of lifestyle factors like diet and exercise
TRUE
If the main nutrient in a food is Vitamin B, what food group does it probably belong in?
Grains
When you eat something like fruit, milk, or carbohydrates, what does your body turn those sugars into?
Glucose
How does regular exercise prevent the development of chronic disease?
Flushes out blockages, prevents build up, and makes the heart stronger
If the main nutrient in a food is Vitamin A, what food group does it probably belong in?
Vegetables
This nutrient is found in animal products like meat and dairy but also in some vegetables
Protein
What organ is responsible for creating/releasing insulin?
Pancreas
Which grouping of vegetables has the most nutrients?
Dark Green
complex carb that is found in plant-based foods and cant be completely digested
Fiber
This chronic disease is not preventable and is not cureable, it requires management of blood sugar levels and insulin for the rest of your life.
Type 1 Diabetes
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbs, Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
This type of complex carb is not usually listed on a food label, but that doesn't mean it isn't in that food
Starch
This is the condition where you are ABOUT to get diabetes, but you can still change your lifestyle habits like your diet and your activity levels.
Prediabetes