Carbohydrates
What do carbohydrates provide?
1. Primary source of fuel for
2.Building blocks for the body
3. Main source of nutrients
Primary source of fuel
One function of protein in the body:
1. Primary source of fuel
2. Building blocks for the body
3. Main source of nutrients
Building blocks for body
True or False: The more colourful your plate is the more nutrients and vitamins you are ingesting?
True!
True or False: Low fat products are always healthier?
False!
Which one of these liquids would be considered a natural option?
1. Sprite 2. Kool-Aid 3. Milk 4. McCain's Five Alive
Milk
Two good sources of carbohydrates?
Grain based foods, vegetables, fruits
Two good sources of protein
lean meats, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, milk, yogurt and cheese
Approximately what percentage of water is in an average adult body?
1. 30% 2. 60% 3. 40%
60%
The best way to get all your nutrients in a day is to:
1.Take a Multi-Vitamin 2. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables 3. Only eat during morning hours
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
True or False: When looking at an ingredient list, the last ingredient makes up the largest percentage of the product
False!
How many grams of sugar are in a can of coke?
39g
Two good sources of fat
olive oil, peanut butter, nuts, avocados and milk
On average, you should drink how much water in a day?
2-3 L
How much of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables?
Half!
An ideal meal should consist of which macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat
How many alternate names of sugar are there?
56
Two good sources of fat and protein
Nuts, Red meat, Cheese, Eggs
A good source of vitamin C
Oranges, Sweet potatoes, Spinach, Lemon
The definition of a nutrient?
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
This is considered the sunshine vitamin
Vitamin D
How many grams of processed sugar should you limit yourself to in a day?
25 grams
What is one function of fat?
store/provide energy, insulate us, vitamin absorbtion and protect vital organs
What are the 6 classes of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Water, Minerals, Vitamins
How much of your plate should consist of 1.Protein 2. Carbs. 3 Vegetables/ Fruits
1. Quarter 2. Quarter 3. Half
On average, how long does it take your stomach to register that you are full?
20 mins