Fruits/Vegetables
What does vitamin A do for our bodies and what vegetable is famous for its high amounts of vitamin A?
Help our vision/eyes; carrots
Give an example of a refined carb.
What do all dairy products have in common?
They all have milk/sourced from milk.
Name the four types of animal based protein?
Meat, dairy, eggs, fish
What are the three classifications of fats?
Trans, saturated, and unsaturated
What way of preparation maintains the most vitamins that the vegetable had raw?
steaming
Give two examples of unrefined carbs.
Oats, quinoa, whole grain bread, etc.
What are two animals we typically get our dairy from?
Cows and goats.
Name two types of plant based protein?
Tofu, legumes, nuts, beans, etc.
What is the healthy type of fat that we need in our bodies? Give one example.
What is a pro and con of eating berries?
They are high in antioxidants but sugary.
What are consequences of eating too many refined carbs
obesity, diabetes, heart disease
What is a main mineral found in dairy products that helps strengthen your bones?
calcium.
what does it mean when a protein is a dietary protein?
It means you have to eat it to get it in your body.
What is one way to avoid the unhealthy types of fats?
Eat unprocessed foods.
How many cups of vegetables does the USDA recommend to eat in a day?
2-3 cups
What happens if you don't get enough carbs?
Constipation
Give one example of a "dairy" product that is not considered a dairy by the USDA.
Butter, cream cheese, cream...
How many types of essential proteins are there?
9
Because fats are high in energy, they are high in ____?
calories.
Name three vegetables that are actually fruits?
Tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers
What happens if you eat too much carbs?
It gets stored as fat.
What percentage of Americans are not getting the right amount of dairy in their diet?
90%
About how many grams of protein should a healthy girl 14+ be eating?
46g
Unused fats are converted into what?
body fat.