This or That
What is a healthier snack option?
Fries with ketchup
or
Carrots and Hummus
Carrots and Hummus (Calories per serving: 175)
Fries with ketchup (Calories per serving: 450)
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What is a better source of Vitamin B12?
An Egg
or
Apple
Egg (Vitamin B12: 0.6 ug)
apple (Vitamin B12: 0ug)
B12 is found in fish, meat, pultry, eggs, and dairy products
Which types of fats are better for you?
Saturated or Unsaturated
Unsaturated!
They help to improve blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease
What is a mineral one should take in low amounts to help prevent heart failure
Iron, Sodium, or Zinc
Sodium
What is a healthier snack option?
pretzels
or
rice cakes
rice cakes (Calories per serving: 70)
pretzels (calories per serving: 229)
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What foods are good sources of Calcium?
Dairy, Broccoli, kale, fortified grains
What are the three macronutients?
Carbohydrates, Fat, and Protein
How many cups of fruits and vegetables should one have per day
2-3 cups of each per day
Which is a healthier dessert option?
Vanilla Icecream
or
Chocolate bar
Chocolate bar (Calories per serving: 264)
Vanilla Ice-cream (Calories per serving: 533)
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What fat soluable vitamin is important for normal vision?
A, D, E, or K
Vitamin A
On average, how many grams of protein should one consume daily
0.8 grams per kilogram (0.36 per lb) of body weight
How many calories should an average person consume a day?
Recommended daily calorie intake in US is around 2500 for men and 2000 for women