Know Your Micronutrients
This mineral is especially important during young adulthood because bones are still building toward peak bone mass.
What is calcium?
This popular holiday beverage is often made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs.
What is eggnog?
I might stop by this Center if I am craving Taco Bell or Panda Express after my midterm.
What is Price?
This popular diet trend eliminates bread, pasta, and other foods containing carbohydrates, even though carbohydrates are the body's primary energy source.
What is keto?
This line at the top of the Nutrition Facts panel tells you what amount of food all the numbers are based on.
What is serving size?
I may take a swig of orange juice with my iron supplement because this vitamin helps increase iron's absorption.
What is Vitamin C?
This popular holiday side dish is a good source of vitamin A, which supports healthy vision.
What are sweet potatoes OR carrots (I will accept both)
Bullseye! This big box department store on campus has grab and go snacks such as Perfect bars, charcuterie snack packs, cut fruit, or hummus cups.
What is Target?
Electrolyte supplements are heavily marketed to students and athletes. However, for most people doing everyday activities, this beverage is usually enough to maintain hydration.
What is water?
Vitamin D, calcium, iron, and this mineral are required on the U.S. Nutrition Facts label because they are considered nutrients of public health significance.
What is potassium?
Students are most likely to be deficient in this mineral due to irregular meal patterns/skipped meals, rapid physical growth, increased physiological demands, and blood loss.
What is iron?
Swapping sour cream for this protein-rich dairy food can make your holiday dips and recipes healthier.
What is yogurt?
This fifth-floor dining hall in Marshall offers Mediterranean specialties, stone-fired pizzas, pasta bakes, sandwiches, and salads.
What is Ocean View Terrace (OVT)?
____, this amino acid, gets blamed for Thanksgiving "food comas", but turkey isn't uniquely high in ____ compared with many other protein-rich foods.
What is tryptophan?
This type of sugar is introduced during food processing or preparation and is listed separately from total sugars.
What is added?
Up to 30% of students are deficient in this vitamin, resulting in generalized fatigue, muscle weakness, bone or joint pain, and mood changes.
What is Vitamin D?
This mineral found in pumpkin seeds and pecans supports immune function and wound healing.
What is zinc?
This dining hall in Revelle College serves sushi, wok stir fry, pasta, and more, and is a student favorite.
What is 64 Degrees?
A student drinks three electrolyte packets every day despite not exercising or sweating heavily. What mineral of concern may they may be consuming in excess?
What is sodium?
This percentage on the Nutrition Facts label tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to the recommended daily amount, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
What is the Daily Value?
Students following a strict vegan diet may be at risk for deficiency of this vitamin, which is important for nerve function and red blood cell production.
What is Vitamin B12?
I might add this cruciferous vegetable into my mashed potatoes to add add fiber and nutrients while still preserving the taste and color.
What is cauliflower?
I will stop by this restaurant in Sixth College if I am looking for customized poke bowls.
What is Makai?
This term describes the marketing practice of making a food product appear healthier than it really is through packaging and advertising.
What is health halo?
A food has 0 grams of trans fat on the label. What is the maximum amount it may contain per serving under FDA rounding rules?
What is less than 0.5g?