Nutrition
What are the five main food groups?
Protein, Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, and Dairy.
What is the worst type of fat for you?
trans fats
What is another word for sodium?
salt
What is our number one source of energy for the body?
carbs
What do we use as a guidelines for what should be on our plate?
MyPlate
What is an example of a simple carb?
What happens if our bodies don't get enough water?
we become dehydrated
What type of diet involves consuming no animals?
vegetarian or vegan
What is the energy we get from food called?
Calories
What is an example of a complex carb?
pasta, bread etc...
What percentage of our bodies are made up of water?
65%
What nutrient helps transport other nutrients throughout the body?
water
What does the % of daily value mean on the nutrition label? Ex. 17%
What is how much of that is recommended daily
How many calories would I have to eat to gain 1 pound of fat?
Rank the three different types of fat from healthiest to unhealthiest.
unsaturated, saturated, trans
What is the process of your body breaking down food to release energy?
metabolism
What are the three nutrients that give our bodies energy?
Carbs, fats and proteins
What are the three different types of fats?
Trans fats, unsaturated fat, and saturated fats
What are the two different categories of carbohydrates?
Simple carbs and complex carbs
What ingredient is leading to obesity in most people?
What is Sugar