Food Groups
Which nutrient makes up most of your body?
Water
Why should you limit the amount of salt used in foods?
Because high amounts of salt can cause an increased risk of developing high blood pressure which is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease.
How many servings of vegetables & legumes/beans should the average 19y old be eating per day?
Female - 5 servings
Male - 6 servings
1/2 a cup being considered one serving
How many teaspoons of sugar are in a can of coke 355ml ?
10 teaspoons of sugar
Which mineral helps build strong teeth/bones?
Calcium
Which food group does rolled oats belong to?
The Grains group
Which fat is a healthy fat?
A- Saturated fats
B- Unsaturated fats
C- Trans fats
D- Cholesterol
B Unsaturated Fats - Consuming unsaturated fats are an important part of eating healthy.
Two main types of unsaturated fats include;
Polyunsaturated fats - Found in; omega-3 fats which are found in fish, especially oily fish and omega-6 fats which are found in some oils such as safflower and soybean oil, along with some nuts, including brazil nuts
Monounsaturated fats - Found in; olive and canola oil, avocados and some nuts, such as cashews and almonds
How many serving of fruit should the average 19y old be eating per day?
2 servings per day
How many cups or liters of water is recommended for the average 19y old female/male?
2.1l or 8cups female
2.6l or 10cups male
Which food items are a good source of vitamin C ?
Oranges, grapefruits, lemon, kiwi fruits
Why is fibre important for our body?
-Helps your digestive tract
-Helps you stay fuller for longer
-Can help improve cholesterol and blood sugar methods
-Can assist in preventing diseases and cancers
Where would you find natural sugars?
Milks, fruits, vegetables and legumes
How many servings of Grains (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain is recommended for the average 19y old per day ?
6 servings
How many teaspoons of sugar are in a Rockstar Punched Energy + Guava tropical guava flavour 500mL?
Extra points for knowing how many teaspoons of sugar is recommended per day?
21 teaspoons of sugar is in a Rockstar Punched Energy + Guava tropical guava flavour 500mL
12 teaspoons of sugar is recommended for a daily adult intake
Which food items are is a good source of iron?
Meats, poultry, seafood, dark green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, raisins, nuts, prunes, dried apricots, seeds, dried beans and peas, and iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas
Name one positive health outcome by following the recommended food intake from the five food groups?
Provides a range of nutrients for the body that helps reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease diabetes and cancer.
What foods are trans fats found in?
They are found in many packaged foods as well as some margarines and butters and contribute to increased risks of heart disease.
How many servings of lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans should the average 19y old be having per day?
Female- 2 and a 1/2
Male- 3 serving
How much caffeine is in a Monster Energy 500mL?
160mg of Caffeine
How many tonnes of food waste do Australians waste per year?
Australians waste 7.6 million tonnes of food across the food supply chain
Name all of the five food groups
Grains (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain
Vegetables & legumes/beans
Fruit
Lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans
Milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives (mostly reduced fat)
Where would you find refined sugars and what negative health outcomes have they been linked to?
Refined sugars for example are found in cakes biscuits and soft drinks etc
They have been linked to negative health outcomes such as tooth decay and weight gain which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.
How many servings of milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives (mostly reduced fat) should the average 19y old be having per day?
2 and a 1/2 servings
How much caffeine is in a singular cappuccino and what happens if you have too much caffeine?
75mg of caffeine
-Too much caffeine cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, nausea, increased heart rate, and other side effects
How much does food waste cost the Australian Government each year?
Food waste costs the Australian economy around $36.6 billion each year