MyPlate & Food Labels
The dietary guidelines are updated every _____ years.
5 years
This nutrient helps with flushing toxins out of your body
Water
You should limit your sodium intake to this amount on a daily basis
2,300 mg
What are the 3 macronutrients
fat, carbohydrates, and protein
True or False: A product that contains "real fruit juice" must contain at least 50% real fruit
False
True or False: Products that are listed as natural are regulated by the FDA?
False
This nutrient is easy to digest and is an important source of energy
Simple Carbohydrates
You should not exceed ____ mg of caffeine on a daily basis
400 mg
There are ____ calories in a gram of protein
4 calories
You should limit your sugar intake to...
24-32 grams a day
The five food groups are?
Fruits, Veggies, Grains, Protein, Dairy
This nutrient is good for liver health and can help lower LDL. Also excellent for cooking
You should be getting this much fiber on a daily basis
25-40 grams
What is the approximate amount of carbohydrates you should be consuming in a day
45%-65%
What are 3 things that can be done to lower obesity in the United States
Improve Nutrition Access and Education, Encourage Physical Activity, Make School Environments Healthier, Limit Food Marketing, and Support Behavior Change at the Individual Level
Manufacturers can leave ingredients off nutrition labels it if contains ________ grams or less
.5 grams or less
This nutrient can help lower the risk of certain types of cancer. Can also help your immune system
If you wanted to lose 10 lbs, how big would your calorie deficit need to be
35,000
(3,500 x 10)
Fruits and Vegetables are a great source of...
Vitamins
Starch is found by...
List 5 keys to a healthy diet
Variety, focus on high fiber foods, eat lots of produce, limit sugary foods and beverages, go for whole grains, limit highly processed foods, limit saturated fats, emphasize good fats, cut down on sodium, get vitamins and minerals from food, enjoy your food, substitute when possible, practice portion control, stay hydrated
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Water, Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals
This name is given to states where the government is regarded as overprotective and interferes with personal choice
Nanny State
What are 2 sources of saturated fats and 2 sources of unsaturated fats
Unsaturated:
Avocados
Flax seed/sunflower
Fish
Olive oil
Saturated:
Red meat
Dark chocolate
Butter
Full dairy
What are 5 things that can be done to make school lunch healthier?
Menu Improvements, Limited Fried Foods, Limiting Sugary Drinks, Offer Variety and Choice, Include Nutrition Education, Promote Healthy Meals, Reduce Added Sugars and Sodium, Offering Whole Foods and Fresh Options, Limit Processed Snacks, Pay attention to portion sizes