Nutrients
What are nutrients?
Substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.
What are the 5 food groups?
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy, Protein
What does moderation mean?
Where is the 2026 Winter Olympics being held?
Milan, Italy
What are carbohydrates used for?
Energy
What is the physical need for food?
Hunger
What is the visual reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices created by the USDA?
MyPlate
T/F: Everyone should consume the same amount of calories per day.
False - calorie needs vary
Where did Ms. Dickerson go to college?
USI
What are the 3 types of fats?
Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans fats
Name ONE influence on food choices.
Appetite, hunger, family and friends, culture, convenience, media, economics, geography
What does USDA stand for?
U.S. Department of Agriculture
What is a unit of heat that measure the energy available in foods?
Calorie
What was the final score of the Super Bowl?
29-13 Seahawks won
What are the small units that make up a protein called?
Amino acids
T/F: When you make food choices based on appetite, you may eat more food than you need.
True
T/F: About 1/4 of the grains you eat should be whole grains.
False - 1/2 should be whole grains
Name THREE nutrition facts that are on a nutrition label.
Calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, Carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, protein, etc
What is Ms. Dickerson's favorite basketball team?
Kentucky
What nutrient group is used to build and repair cells?
Protein
Name an advertisement that uses a celebrity to try to sell a food.
What 2 food groups should make up the largest share of your daily food choices?
Fruits and Vegetables
Give ONE step in keeping food safe to eat.
Keep everything clean, separate raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat foods, cook foods thoroughly, chill foods when necessary, serve safely, follow directions, when in doubt, throw it out.
How many people are in Ms. Dickerson's family?
Immediate: 6
Total: 10