Food Groups
How many main food groups are there?
Five
What is nutrition?
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
What should you do before eating or cooking?
Wash your hands
What are the nutrients measured in?
Usually grams or milligrams
What are the main food groups?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, Dairy
What is nutrients?
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
How should you store left over food?
Usually wrapped and stored in fridge/freezer
What is the Nutrition Facts Label based on?
One serving
What are the subgroups of Dairy?
Milk and yogurt*
Cheese*
What is calorie?
A measurement of the energy content of food
How much exercise should the average human get per week?
7 hours total
What can the food label be used for?
It can be used to compare different food products
What are examples of starchy vegetables?
White potatoes, corn, green peas...
A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin
What is needed to be done to prevent cross-contamination?
Sanitizing
Why are nutrition facts important to read?
They can help you follow a healthy diet and choose nutritious foods
What food group(s) is a tomato considered as?
Botanically a fruit, but mainly and nutritionally considered as a vegetable
What is metabolism?
The chemical processes that occur with a living organism in order to maintain life
What is salmonella?
Common food-borne illness found in eggs, poultry, and dairy foods
What shouldn't warn you to not eat foods in the ingredients list?