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This helps flush our systems of waste products and toxins, yet many people go through life dehydrated-causing tiredness, low energy, and headaches.
What is Water
100

What does it mean to eat seasonally?

Name 2 Vegetables that you would eat at this time of year.

Eating the foods that grow naturally during the season you are in.

Root vegetables; squash, beets, brussel sprouts, kale, collards, radish, turnips

100
The key to a healthy diet is this. Eating only as much food as your body needs. You should feel satisfied at the end of a meal, but not stuffed.
What is Moderation
100
This is one of the key nutrients that your body needs in order to stay strong and healthy. It is essential building blocks for lifelong bone health in both men and women, as well as many other important functions. While you can get this in some processed foods, getting this from dairy, greens, and beans is best.
What is Calcium
100

Broccoli, Canteloupe, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Papaya, Brussel Sprouts, Oranges, Grapefruit are all high in what vitamin?

Vitamin C

200

The amount you need of this is based on your weight rather than calorie intake. Adults should eat at least 0.8g of this per 2.2lbs of their body weight. A higher intake may help to lower your risk for obesity, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.

Protein

200

How much of your plate consist of Fruit and Vegetables.

A) One quarter (1/4)

B) Two thirds (2/3)

C) One half (1/2)

C: 1/2 

200

These have grown recently, particularly in restaurants, fast food establishments, and prepackaged food. 

What is Serving sizes

200
Processed foods like canned soup or frozen dinners contain a lot of this, which will make you go over the recommended daily amount of this that you need. Only 1,500-2,300 mg per day is recommended (about a teaspoon).
What is Sodium or salt
200

Name two examples of whole grains

Oats, whole wheat, wild rice, barley, quinoa

300

1 serving size of meat is about the size of this:

A: Tennis ball

B: Palm of your hand

C: Cell phone

B: Palm of your hand

300

Give 3 tips on how to have a nutritious diet.

1) Eat a variety of food; fruits and vegetables.

2) Moderate animal fats; include health fats such as avocado, nuts and seeds.

3) Eat food with fiber, whole grains, berries and other fruits and vegetables

300

I am found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, candies, cookies, snack foods, fried foods, baked goods, and other processed foods wmade with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.

What is Trans Fat (should be avoided- only about 2 grams a day)

300

Which of these is the least healthy?

A: Fresh fruit

B: Frozen fruit

C: Canned fruit

C: Canned fruit

300
This comes from fruits and vegetables and helps against certain types of cancer and other diseases. And while advertisements promise that supplements (like vitamin pills or powers) deliver the same nutritional benefits, research suggest otherwise.
What is Antioxidants and other nutrients
400

Chewing helps release the digestive enzyme amylase. Ideally, how many times should you chew?

25 times

400

These are the foundation of a nutritious diet. They are low in calories and nutrient dense, which means they are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.

What is Fruits and Vegetables

400
Along with 8 glasses of water a day. About 2/12 hours of this is recommended a week.
What is excercise
400

Added fat helps make food _____________ and gives it body. Although trans fats are on the decline in processed foods, you should still read the label. According to the FDA, a product can still claim it has zero trans fat if each serving has less than half a gram of fat.

What is shelf-stable

400
Good sources of ________________ are needed to nourish your brain, heart, and cells, as well as your hair, skin, and nails. Foods rich in certain Omega-3 are particularly important and can reduce cardiovascular disease, improve your mood, and help prevent dementia.
What is Healthy fat
500

How long does it take for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food?

A: < 10 minutes

B: 20-30 minutes

C: 1 hour

B: 20-30 minutes

500
Try to eat a _______ of fruits and vegetables every day and with every meal- the brighter the better. Colorful, deeply colored fruits and vegetables contain higher concentrations of vitamins and minerals- and different colors provide different benefits, so eat a variety. Aim for a minimum of 5 portions each day.
What is rainbow
500
Eating foods high in ___________ can help you stay regular, lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and help you lose weight. Depending on your age and gender, nutrition experts recommend that you eat at least 21-38 grams of this a day for optimal health. Many of us aren't eating half of this amount
What is dietary fiber
500
Bagged spinach, cut vegetables and roasted nuts are examples of this.
What is Minimally processed foods
500

Which vitamin do we need more of in the winter as the hours of sunlight are shorter?

Vitamin D