Nutrition 1
Define Nutrition
Nutrition is the study of food, how it affects the human body and influences health and metabolism— specifically how the body metabolizes food for energy.
Adequate nutrition is needed for wellness.
Does chewing gum have dairy in it?
YES
True or False: The problem with consuming too much Fat is:
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
True
what are the five major groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
What are the five major food groups?
Protein, Dairy, Vegetables, Fruit Grains
Which vegetable can be used as an eraser to get rid of unwanted ink?
Cucumber
Do fats carry the flavor for foods?
YES
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and Complex
What’s use of Vitamin A?
Keeps good eyesight
What food group does turkey bacon fall into?
Protein
What is fiber?
Helps remove waste.
Do all adults need the same amount of calories per day?
NO
Which of the following foods contains little or no carbohydrates?
1. Bread
2. Cucumber
3. Pasta
4. Potatoes
Cucumber
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
True or False, Peanut Butter is high in carbs?
False
What should you eat or drink when you are hungry?
Water
-A natural drive protecting against starvation is hunger
-The desire to eat is appetite
. Which is not a part of the Nutrition Facts Label?
a) Calories
b) Allergens
c) Fiber
d) Cholesterol
B -Allergens
How many calories is 1 gram of Fat?
9 calories
What happens if we do not have enough dietary fiber?
Constipation
Of the five food groups which group of food keeps you feeling full the longest?
Protein
Which two food groups are Beans, Lentils, and peas a part of?
Vegetables and Protein
True or False
About 45 % of all the calories you eat in a day should come from fat.
False
Give me two examples of empty calories
Chips, Pop, etc.....