Nutrition Labels
Meal Planning
Diabetes Management

Comparisons
Grocery Shopping Tips
100

True or False: The serving size on a nutrition label represents the healthy amount of a specific food to consume.

False. The serving size only serves as a scale for each nutrition fact.

100
Name a low-sugar fruit recommended in meal planning.

Berries, papaya, cherries, apples, pears, ect.

100

What type of fat should you aim to completely avoid to maintain heart health?

Trans fats

100

Which has more protein: 1 cup of Greek yogurt or 1 cup of milk?

A cup of Greek yogurt (23g) has more protein than a cup of milk (8-10g)

100

Which of the following foods is NOT recommended for healthy grocery shopping: A) Brown rice, B) White bread, C) Quinoa, D) Chickpeas?

B) White bread

200

How many calories equal one pound of body fat? (+/-) 500

3500 calories

200
What is the recommended maximum allowed volume of oil or ghee per day? (+/- 5 mL or 1 tbsp)
Less than 30 mL or 5 tablespoons.
200

What does carbohydrate consumption do to the blood that is very important to keep track of?

Raises blood glucose levels

200

Which has more fiber: 100 grams of kidney beans or 100 grams of chickpeas?

100 grams of chickpeas (7.6g) has more fiber than 100 grams of kidney beans (6.4g)

200
True or False: Oranges and grapes are considered a low-sugar fruit and a healthy replacement for dessert.

False

300

What type of carbohydrate does not raise blood sugar levels?

Dietary Fiber

300

At least how much protein in grams should an average 150 lbs person consume per day? (+/- 10 grams)

54 grams (0.36 x weight in pounds)

300

What is the daily sodium intake limit to maintain heart health?

2300 mg or less

300

Which has more fiber: 1 Medium Bajra Roti or 1 Medium Wheat Roti?

1 Medium Bajra Roti (3.2g) has more fiber than 1 Medium Wheat Roti (2.8g)

300

True or False: Baked papad can be a healthier replacement for Pakoras

True! Air fried snacks are generally better than deep-fried alternitives

400

How many grams of carbohydrates should be included in each meal?

45-60 grams of carbohydrates

400

How many servings of vegetables should be included in a daily meal plan?

3-5 servings

400

Maximizing intake of which nutrient is important for improving blood sugar control in diabetics?

Dietary fiber

400

Which has more protein: 100 grams of Dal, 100 grams of Tofu, or 100 grams of Bajra flour?

100 grams of Dal (18-23g) has more protein than 100 grams of Bajra flour (10.8g) and 100 grams of Tofu (8g)

400

Which of the following is not a healthy breakfast: Savory Oats with Vegetables, Froot Loops cereal w/ 2% milk, Moong Daal Chilla, or Blueberry/Oat Yogurt Smoothie.

Froot Loops cereal w/ 2% milk

500

What percentage of daily calories should come from protein?

15-20% of daily caloric intake

500

What is the recommended daily fiber intake for adults?

25-30 grams

500
What is the target threshold for Hba1c level?

Less than 5.7

500

Which has the most amount of Fiber: 1 cup of Bell Peppers, 1 cup of Broccoli, 1 cup of Raspberries or 1 cup of Kale?

1 cup of Raspberries (8g) has more fiber than 1 cup of Kale (5.7g), 1 cup of Bell Peppers (2.5g), and 1 cup of Broccoli (2.4g).

500

Which fruits would best replace a sugary dessert: Mango, grapes, oranges, or apple?

Apple