Food
Labels
Labels
What is a serving size
The amount of food listed on a product's nutrition facts or food label
What are Nutrients
chemical substances that give your body what it needs to function, grow, and have energy.
What is the difference between whole and processed foods?
whole foods are in their natural state with little or no processing and no artificial ingredients, a processed food is any food with more than one ingredient.
What is sugar?
A carbohydrate
What colors are on the German flag?
Black, Red & Yellow
What does oz stand for?
Ounces
True Or False: Minerals can build bones and teeth
True
Two types of processed foods are:
1. Limited
2. Minimal
What are added sugars?
Sugars that are added during the processing of foods
Do nutrition labels show serving sizes?
yes
What makes up the greatest percentage of your body?
Water
Whole foods are ________ dense
nutrient
If your body can’t use all the sugar you eat, it stores it as.?
fat
What is a turnover in basketball?
A player is charged with a turnover if they lose possession of the ball to the opposing team before a shot is attempted.
What is a calorie?
Unit of measurement and energy
What are the 6 types of nutrients?
1. Carbohydrates
2. Protein
3. Fats
4. Minerals
5. Vitamins
6. Water
Processed foods are ______ dense
energy
In 1700, the average person consumed about _ pounds of sugar per year
4
1 Way a food label can help us eat healthy
Possible Answers:
They show us a recommended serving size
They show the nutrition facts
They show the ingredients
The chemicals that make up protein are called.?
Amino Acids
Companies that sell processed food typically add sugars, preservatives, dyes, and "bad" fats such as _________ and trans fats
saturated
How many calories are in a teaspoon of sugar?
16 Calories