Serving sizes
What is a serving of grains?
1 piece of bread
1 cup of cereal
1/2 cup cooked pasta/rice/cooked cereal
Which nutrient is the body’s preferred source of energy?
Carbohydrates!
If you are interested in the amount of carbohydrates, protein and fat a food has, what is the first thing you should look at on the Nutrition Facts Label?
Serving Size!
What vitamin is known to help maintain healthy eyesight?
Vitamin A!
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are liquid.
what is a serving of fruits?
1 cup cooked or raw
1 cup juice
1/2 cup dried
What is the worst type of fat you can have/eat?
saturated or trans fat
If a package of ground beef is labeled 86% lean and another one is labeled 93% lean, which one is healthier and why?
93% lean because there is 7% fat and the 86% lean has 14% fat (twice as much)!!
Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body?
Vitamin D!
True or False?
Potatoes were the first vegetables gown in space?
True!
Potatoes were grown on the Mir space station in 1995 as a part of a project to explore the possibility of growing food in space for long-term missions
what is a serving of vegetables?
1 cup cooked or raw
1 cup juice
2 cups leafy greens
What is the function of Sodium? why do we need it?
Water Balance
If you want to know how much sugar has been added to a product, where would you look on the Nutrition Facts Label?
Added Sugars!
Not Total Sugars
Builds strong bones and teeth/Helps our blood clot
Calcium from dairy group
True or False?
An avocado has more than twice as much potassium as a banana.
True!
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
1/2 of your plate
Name a good source of Vitamin K
Milk, leafy green vegetables
What is %DV precent daily value?
shows how much of a nutrient is in one serving of the food
Builds and repairs muscles and body tissue
Protein
#1 risk factor for heart disease
lack of exercise
What is 1 serving size or 1 portion of Peanut Butter?
2 tablespoons
Name a good source of Vitamin B
Any one: Fish, Eggs, Whole grains
What does the footnote on a food label tell us?
it says that some of the %DVs are based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet and that DVs may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs, which vary according to age, gender, height, weight, and physical activity level
Which B vitamin is essential for producing serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation?
Vitamin B6!
What does SOFAS stand for?
Solid fats, added sugars, Salt
Cut back on these, as they lead to heart disease, weight gain, and high blood pressure