Nutrition 1
How many cups of fruit should a person have each day?
1.5 - 2 cups
What do carbs do for your body?
gives you energy
What happens to the calories that are not burned through activity?
Stored as fat
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals vitamins water
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
Name three snack foods in the Grains food group
Bread, rolls, buns, cereal, pasta, Mac and cheese, crackers
How does Vitamin C help your body?
Improves immune system
What are the 2 kinds of fats?
Saturated and Unsaturated Fats
How many cups of veggies should you eat per day?
2-2.5 cups
What’s use of Vitamin A?
immune system
vision
Who created the Dietary Guidelines?
USDA (Department of Agriculture)
HHS (Health and Human Services)
Give 3 examples of dairy
What is sodium?
Salt
What does it mean for a food to be "nutrient dense"?
low in calories
HIGH in nutrients
In order to prevent salmonella poisoning when cooking it is ok to use the same knives on raw meat and veggies without washing.
True or False
FALSE
How is the ingredient list organized?
the first is ingredient = high content
last ingredient = low content
repairs cells
makes enzymes and hormones
supports immune system
Energy!
what is the 1st dietary guideline?
follow a healthy pattern at every life stage
Bacteria found in raw or undercooked foods that causes sickness.
salmonella
Name 6 foods with a lot of protein
Chicken Tuna Salmon Beans Beef Steak.
Vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, protein foods
customize nutrient dense food to reflect culture, personal preference and money considerations
How can you tell what is in the foods you eat?
What is guideline number 4?
limit foods high in sugars, fats, and salt
What is guideline number 3?
focus on nutrient dense foods within calorie limits