Nutrition Fact Panel
This UNIT of ENERGY is used to measure energy on a nutrition label
What is a Calorie
This type of nutrition is essential for building and keeping tissues and can be found in meats, beans, nuts/seeds
What is PROTEIN
The food group that functions as building blocks for bones, muscle, cartilage, skin and blood
Proteins
The recommended amount of water young adults are encouraged to drink.
Bonus points: Answer how many ounces in a cup
Eight, 8oz cups daily
8oz equates with 1 Cup
Main food group that contains fiber foods
Fruit, Vegetables, Carbohydrates (whole grains)
Information the "Serving Size" on a nutrition label provides?
Macronutrients are...
What are Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat.
Larger molecule nutrients needed in larger amounts vs micronutrients
Carbohydrates provide what for the body
TRUE of FALSE
Drinking adequate water daily will help in the prevention of constipation
TRUE
Benefits include:
Carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells, maintaining electrolyte balance, Flushing bacteria from your bladder, cushioning joints, protecting organs and tissues, Aiding Digestion, Normalizing blood pressure
Fiber is most commonly known to support your body in what way
Aids Digestion, Allows for longer fullness, supports lowering circulating cholesterol, supports your microbiome
This food contains the highest source of potassium
What is Kiwi?
Bananas come in second
This type of nutrition supports in the building of bones, teeth.
And name a food product this can be found in
CALCIUM
Dairy, Leafy Greens
Name 3 for full points
What are:
Regulate digestion
Support return of hunger and fullness cues
Ensure consistent nutrition intake
The body is made of of what percentage of water
70%
True of False
Most people in the United States consume enough protein on a daily basis
The 'Percent Daily Value" is based on
What is 2000kcal
Protein is made up of...
What are Amino Acids
The 3 major macronutrients that provide energy
What are
Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat
Signs you may not have consumed adequate water intake (dehydration)
Name at least 3
What are: Fatigue, Weakness, extreme thirst, dizziness, confusion, less urination, dark urine, feeling hot, flushed skin
Contains More Fiber
Apple or Chocolate Chip Cookie
Apple
A section of the nutrition label must include a list of ____________, or individual components of the product, listed in descending order by weight
What is ingredient list
True or False
We need fats to support vitamin and mineral absorption
TRUE
The type of food you should avoid as much as possible
What are foods
That have mold on them
Foods you are allergic to
Foods that do no work for your system
Possible danger of overconsumption of water
What is Water Intoxication, Cellular Swelling, Electrolyte Imbalance, Potentially Life Threatening
TRUE or FALSE
Fiber is a type of digestible carbohydrate
FALSE