Nutrition Labels
True or False, the serving size on a nutrition label always reflects how much total food is in the container.
False
Which food group in the best supplier of energy for the body?
carbs/grains
What are Calories?
They are a unit of measure. The energy you get from food, fuel that we need to function.
When looking at myplate or harvard healthy eating plate, how much of your plate should be carbs and protein?
half (quarter each)
Who won the superbowl this year?
Name two things on a nutrition label that are good for you and should try to get more of:
protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals
Name all 6 food groups
grains/carbs, protein, fruits, vegetables, dairy, fats
What is the significance of calcium in the body?
Helps develop strong bones/teeth and prevents the occurrence of osteoporosis in the future
When looking at myplate or harvard healthy eating plate, how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables? And what should have more?
half, with more vegetables than fruit
The number one song in the country right now is from a disney movie. What disney movie is it?
Encanto
Name three things on a nutrition label that can be bad for you and should try to limit:
Fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar, excess calories
Name an example of a whole grain
brown rice, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread, barley, oatmeal...
True or false, everyone should try to eat 2000 calories or less a day.
false
This food group provides the building block for all your cells
protein
What goes through towns and over hills but never moves?
roads
What is listed below the nutrition label?
ingredients
Name an example of a healthy or lean protein
chicken, fish, beans, legumes, ....
What are some of the health benefits of having healthy fats in your diet?
Increased energy/stamina, improved brain function, and speeding up recovery and healing processes
Name two examples of vitamins or minerals that we get from food.
answers will vary
Which mens college basketball team is currently number one?
gonzaga
answers will vary
Which has the most calories per gram? Carbs, protein, or fat?
fat
This dietary material aids in digestion and makes you feel fuller for longer?
fiber
What do vitamins and minerals do for our body?
Nutrients that keep us healthy and our bodies functioning properly.
What is the only mammal that can truly fly?
What is the only mammal that can truly fly?