Biggie
What are all the Macros?
Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins
What are all the Micros?
Water, Vitamins, and Minerals
1 gram of protein = how many calories?
4 Calories
What are the five food groups according to MyPlate?
Fruit, Vegetables, Grains, Dairy, and Protein
The smell of fresh baked cookies can tempt you to eat them even if you are full, has to do with your __________.
Appetite
What is the primary purpose of Protein?
To build and maintain structure of cells and tissues.
Calcium is a common mineral known to help strengthen bones and is frequently consumed in the form of _______ products.
Dairy/ Milk
5 grams of carbohydrates = how many calories?
20 calories
What subgroup of vegetables would broccoli be part of?
Dark-Green
A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food
Calorie
Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins all provide your body with what?
Energy/Fuel
Moving food through the digestive system, breaking down carbs and protein, transporting nutrients, removing toxins, storing and releasing heat, cooling the body through perspiration, cushioning the eyes, brain, and spinal cord, lubricating the joints are all benefits of what?
Water
Essential amino acids are ones your body must get them from food. Out of the 20 amino acids we need, how many are essential?
9
What type of fats should we try to consume?
Unsaturated Fats
Areas with limited healthy and fresh food access are referred to as _______.
Food Deserts.
Fiber is what type of nutrient?
Carbohydrate.
The sun is a primary source of which vitamin?
Vitamin D
BMR is a number that describes what?
The minimum amount of calories one's body needs to perform basic life functions.
What nutrient should you consume the most of everyday?
Carbohydrate
According to the CDC, what are some potential consequences of poor nutrition choices?
Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, High Blood Pressure, Cancer, and more.
What are the three types of fats?
Unsaturated, Saturated, Trans-Fats
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are examples of what type of vitamins?
Fat soluble vitamins.
Salmon is known to be rich in which type of omega fatty acid?
Omega-3 fatty acids
What does dietary fiber help with?
Eating a diet high in dietary fiber can increase the frequency of bowel movements, lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels, and reduce calorie intake.
Snacking continuously while absorbed in another activity
Mindless Eating