Carbohydrates
What is the purpose of carbohydrates?
It gives the body energy
Protein can be found in…
Meat
Which foods contain saturated fats?
Butter, cheese, red meat and coconut oil
True or false, eating healthy helps feed the good digestive bacteria
True
Why are nutrition facts important to read?
They can help you follow a healthy diet and choose nutritious foods.
Can you name one source of carbohydrate?
Bread
There is only one type of protein/amino acid, true or false?
False. There are many types of proteins
Name some foods that contain lots of fat.
Oil, beef, red meat and bacon
What main health problems does too much sugar cause?
Dental problems and insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes)
Where is the food label usually located on a product?
Either on the side or back of the packaged product.
There are three main types of carbohydrates found in foods, can you name one?
Sugars, starches, and fiber
What are the benefits of eating protein?
Increase muscle mass and strength, help recover from injury, aids metabolism
How do “bad” fats affect your health?
Raise your bad cholesterol, lower your good cholesterol, more risk for heart disease and stroke
What is one benefit of eating fiber?
Fiber helps with constipation.
What can the food label be used for?
It can be used to compare different food products.
Is a potato a simple or complex carbohydrate?
Potato is a complex carbohydrate
What are other protein sources besides meat?
Tofu/soy, beans, legumes, nuts, dairy, eggs, seeds, dark leafy green vegetables
Can you name the types of fats?
Saturated fat, Unsaturated Fat, Polyunsaturated fat, Trans fat
Why is eating an apple better than drinking apple juice?
All the fiber is not consumed in apple juice and it has lots of sugar.
What should you look at in a food label?
Serving size, total Carbohydrate, protein and fats, sodium, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, calories and saturated fats.