Fat and Cholesterol
Name one food that is high in "healthy" fat.
-Nuts
-Seeds
-Heart healthy oils (olive, canola, and peanut)
-Avocados
-Fish (especially fatty cold water fish like salmon. contains Omega-3 fatty acids)
Name two sources if whole wheat or whole grain
-Whole wheet bread
-Oatmeal
-Whole wheat pasta
-Brown rice
-Some cereals
-Others grains like barley and quinoa
People on this type of diet do not always get enough complete proteins.
Vegan
Which has less fat ?
-Wendy's chicken BLT salad with home style chicken filet
-Wendy's 1/2 lb. Double with cheese
-Wendy's chicken BLT salad with honey dijon dressing and croutons
790 calories
53.5g fat (14 g saturated)
-Wendy's 1/2 lb double with cheese (correct answer)
750 calories
42 grams fat
Name two foods that contain a high amount of saturated fat.
-Meat , beef, pork, and chicken fat
-Cheese
-Whole and 2% milk
-Butter
-Shortening
-Lard
-A few plant-based foods including coconut and coconut oil
Carbohydrates can be sugars or starches.
Name one healthy food one less healthy that is high in carbohydrates
HEALTHY
- Beans and legumes
-Vegetables
-Whole grain breads and cereals
-Fruit
-Milk and milk products
LESS HEALTHY
-Candy
-Soda
-Syrup
-Sugar
-White flour
There are many sources of complete protein.
Name two.
Complete proteins
-Beef
-Poultry
-Seafood
-Eggs
-Cheese
-Milk
-Other animal products
Which has less calories ?
-Taco bell chicken ranch taco salad
-Two crunchy tacos and Mexican rice
-Chicken ranch taco salad
960 calories
57 grams of fat
-Two crunchy tacos and Mexican rice (corrects Answer)
460 calories
23 grams of fat
Name one positive aspect or function of dietary fat.
-principles for of stored energy in the body this provides an emergency reserve when we are sick or when our food intake is diminished.
- Helps maintain body temperature
-Helps you feel full
-Assist in absorption of fat-souble vitamins
- it makes food taste good
Name two functions of carbohydrates and/or fiber
CARBOHYDRATES
-The body's main source of energy
-Fuel most of the body's cells during daily activities
-Used by muscle cells during high intensive excises -Only source of energy for brain cells red blood cells and some other types of cells
FIBER
-Allows for passage of food quality through the intestines helping to prevent hemorrhoids and constipation
-Lowers cholesterol
Name a function of protein in your body
-Build and repair body tissues (including muscles)
-Keep skin, hair, and nails healthy
-Helps with body processes
Which would be your overall healthier menu option?
-McDonald's premium bacon ranch salad with grilled chicken and low fat Italian
- Filet-o-fish sandwich
-bacon ranch salad with grilled chicken and low fat Italian dressing.
320 calories 12 grams of fat 3 grams of fiber
-filet o fish sandwich
380 calories 18 grams of fat 2 grams of fiber
What happens if you eat to much fat
-Gain weight
-High cholesterol if you eat to much saturated fat
some people eat "low carb" diets to lose weight.
what happens if your body doesn't get enough carbohydrates
-Low energy
-Trouble concentraiting
-Constipation
-Bad breath- keytones breaking down
The difference between a complete and incomplete protein.
A complete protein contains all amino acids
which has less calories?
potbelly chicken salad sandwich
potbelly turkey breast sandwich
turkey breast sandwich
394 calories 22 grams of fat
chicken salad sandwich
530 calories 22 grams of fat
Approximately what % of calories in your diet should come from fat for adults
20-25% for adults age 19+
How much fiber do you need in a day
-Women = 25 grams
-Men = 36 grams
how much protein do adults need
Between 10-35%
which is your better choice ?
medium DQ hot fudge sundae
medium DQ hot fudge milk shake
hot fudge sundae
440 calories 14 grams of fat
hot fudge milk shake
1290 calories 44 grams of fat