CARBS
PROTEIN
FAT
MEAL PLAN
GENERAL NOURISHMENT
100
Name 3 sources of carbs

Grains, dairy, fruit, vegetables

100

Name 3 sources of protein

Meat, eggs, dairy, fish, poultry, beans, soy

100

Name a fat source

Oil, butter, nuts/seeds, nut butter, dairy, meat, eggs, avocados

100

Name the 6 parts of a meal plan

Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, PM snack, Dinner, HS Snack
100

You've got to nourish to

FLOURISH

200

What are the 2 types of carbs?

Simple and Complex

200

Name the 2 types of protein

Complete vs incomplete OR essential vs non-essential amino acids

200

What are the 2 types of dietary fats called?

Saturated and Unsaturated

200
Eating HS snack supports:

Better sleep, metabolism, energy levels the next day, nutrient absorption

200
There are no good and bad

FOODS

300

What's the primary function of carbs

ENERGY!!!!!!!!!!

300

What does protein do for our body

Builds tissues, cells, muscles. Repairs burns, cuts, wounds. Protects immune system.

300
How does fat support our body?

Keeps us full, provides energy, helps absorb vitamins, healthy hormones, protects vital organs/bones, temperature regulation

300

Which meal is the most important of the day? (Wink, wink)

ALL OF THEM

300

All foods serve a purpose. Name one other purpose for eating besides nutrition.

Connection to others, memories, pleasure/joy, cultural appreciation, travel, social engagement

400

Name 2 impacts of not eating enough carbs

Low energy, fatigue, muscle tissue breakdown, nutritional deficiencies, poor digestion, thinking about food all of the time, difficulty pooping

400

What body parts are made from protein?

Everything!!! Hair, skin, nails, eyes, bones, organ, muscles.

400

How does fat impact food?

Provides enjoyment (taste/texture/flavor/mouthfeel); seals in moisture; conducts heat for cooking; holds air in baked goods (ex: croissants)

400

A meal plans main purpose is

Consistent nourishment!!!

400

You don't have to earn your ____

FOOD. Food is an inherent human right and is a basic need.

500

Complex carbs provide the bonus nutrient called:

FIBER

500

Protein is made up of

Amino acids (aka the building blocks of protein)

500

What happens if we don't eat enough fat in our diet?

Poor energy, vitamin deficiencies, disrupted hormones (fertility, mood, menstrual cycles, mental health, bones), brittle/dry hair and nails, impaired memory, increased risk of cancer/heart disease

500

Most healthy humans need to eat between every 2-4 hours to maintain their

Metabolism, blood sugar regulation, energy levels

500

Supporting your body now with nutrition is going to impact future

YOU! 20 year old you, 30 year old you, 40 year old you, 50 year old you, 80 year old you and beyond!! You're eating not just for you now, but you in the future.