Health & Wellness
Important role in health and wellness; we must obtain proper amounts of this in the foods we eat.
What is nutrients?
These are the 3 types of macronutrients.
What is carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
The 5 food groups that should be included on your plate.
This is a unit of measure of energy.
What is a calorie?
Name 2 effects of good nutrition.
What is Appearance, Fitness, Healthy ,Weight Protection from illness, Healing, Emotional strength, Future health?
This is the first line of defense against illness and disease.
What is nutritious diet, or what we eat?
Name the 3 types of fats.
What is unsaturated, saturated and trans?
Daily percentage of carbohydrate needs.
What is 45-65%?
Multiply the fat in grams by this number to determine calories that come from fat.
What is 9?
This reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
What is calcium and exercise?
Name two types of nutrients our body needs.
What is water, vitamins, carbs, protein, minerals, fats?
This type of fat is the most unhealthy.
What is trans fat?
Divide your weight in lbs by this number in order to find out your weight in kilograms.
What is 2.2?
This label tells us the nutritional facts about the food we eat.
What is food labels?
This supplement is essential in reducing the risk of neural tube defects in newborns.
What is folic acid?
Which type of vitamins are dissolved in water?
What is water soluble vitamins?
This macronutrient is the body's primary source of fuel - provides energy for muscles and central nervous system.
What is carbohydrates?
What is 0.8?
Examples of healthy carbohydrates.
What is dairy, whole grains, veggies, fruit, beans, lentils, and peas?
These foods are high in fiber and have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer.
What is whole grains, fruits and veggies?
Name one type of fat soluble vitamin.
Vitamins A, E, D, K
Two examples of good sources of protein.
What is lentils, beans, soy products, nuts, seeds nut/seed butter, whole grains, animal protein?
One reason healthy fat is good for you.
What is vital for the body as an energy reserve, for insulation and protection of your organs, and for absorption and transport of fat-soluble vitamins?
Name a body process good nutrition aids.
What is digestion, absorption, metabolism, circulation and elimination?
Cardiac disease has been linked to a diet high in these foods.
What is saturated fats and cholesterol?