CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates break down into _________
Sugar
Unhealthy fat: Saturated or Unsaturated
Saturated
How many cups of vegetables a day is recommended? (2000 calorie diet)
2 1/2 cups
How many calories in water
zero
______________ helped launch MyPlate to replace the food pyramid
Michelle Obama
What are the three types of Carbohydrates
Starches, Simple, and fibers
healthy fat: Saturated or Unsaturated
Unsaturated
What food group is NOT included on MyPlate
Fats
Nutrition labels are typically based on a __________ calorie diet.
2000
Ham, American (processed) cheese, canned foods, and soy sauce, and many sauces have high __________.
Sodium
Fast acting Carbohydrates are called _________ carbs. (complex or simple)
Simple Carbs: Natural and added sugar. These give you short burst of energy.
____________ can cause blockage in your arteries
Cholesterol
What are sources of non-meat proteins?
beans, lentils, eggs, Peanut butter, nuts
How many calories in an order of French fries? (150, 200, 365, 410)
365
If you have high blood pressure you should avoid foods such as ______ meat, high in _______, and added _____.
What foods have the best type of carbohydrates?
Complex carbs: Whole grains and starchy vegetables, (brown rice, whole grain pasta, whole grain bread, sweet potato's, carrots, vegetables, beans...)
What type of meat should you limit to lower cholestrol?
Red meat (steak, pork, beef, burgers, hotdogs)
How many ounces of protein per day based on a 2000 calorie diet?
5 and a half oz
Why do people count calories?
Weight Management
Name the 6 food groups in MyPlate
Protein, Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and healthy oils
What specific population should limit thier carbs and sugar intake?
People with diabetes
Eating more than 20 grams of saturated fat daily increases your risk of ____________, _____________, and ____________.
heart disease, certain cancers, and high blood pressure
6 ounces of Grains per day is recommended. How many ounces do you think 1 piece of bread is? what about a half cup of cooked rice or pasta?
1 ounce
How many calories in Coke? (75, 100, or 140)
140
Examples of Healthy Fats
Fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, trout.
As well as, avocados, eggs, dark chocolate, nuts, olive oil, and yogurt