Nutrition

Definitions/Vocab

100

Substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are ______________.

A. Nutrition

B. Nutrients

C. Vitamins

D. Minerals

B. Nutrients

200

A visual reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices.

MyPlate

300

This nutrient food group is used to build and repair cells.

A. Carbohydrates

B. Fats

C. Proteins 

C. Proteins

400

A shortage of a nutrient is known as a nutrient _____________________.

Deficiency 

500

The psychological desire for food is 

A. Hunger

B. Calories

C. Fiber

D. Appetite

A. Hunger

Macronutrients

100

True/False: Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy.

TRUE

200

Fill in the blank: Eating foods that are _____ in saturated fats can increase your risk of health problems such as heart disease.

A. High

B. Low

High

300

Proteins are made up of chemical building blocks called what?

A. Vitamins and minerals

B. Amino acids

C. Dairy products

D. Fiber

B. Amino Acids

400

There are 2 types of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?

A. Fruit

B. Whole grain cereal

C. Potatoes

D. Grilled Chicken

A. Fruit

500

Fill in the blank: Your body uses _______ to build and maintain your cell membranes.

A. Carbohydrates

B. Proteins

C. Fats

C. Fats

Healthful Eating

100

True/False: Vitamins and minerals are not essential to your body's health.

False

200

Provide a factor that can affect your food choices...

Answers can vary: media, family, friends, cultural background, convenience, etc

300

Fruits and vegetables together should fill how much of your plate? (according to MyPlate) 

A. 100% 

B. 75% 

C. 25% 

D. 50%

D. 50%

400

Provide an example of a leafy green vegetable.

Answers can vary: lettuce, spinach, collard greens, cabbage, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussel sprouts, etc

500

MyPlate organizes foods into 5 groups. Name 3 of the 5 food groups.

Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy, Protein

Random Nutrition

100

Give me an example of a healthy fruit you can incorporate into your meals. 

Answers can vary: apple, banana, berries, melons, grapes, honeydew, kiwi, lemon, mango, orange, peach, pear, pineapple, pomegranate, watermelon, etc

200

Health experts recommend that teens aim for ___ minutes of physical activity per day.

60

300

Meat, such as chicken, is high in which macronutrient?

A. Carbohydrates

B. Proteins

C. Fats

B. Protein

400

The dairy food group are foods that are high in what?

A. Vitamins and minerals

B. Dairy

C. Carbohydrates

D. Proteins

B. Dairy

500

Ms. Casto's golden rule: Enjoy sweets and high sugary foods in _______________. :)

MODERATION

Taylor Swift just bc

100

What is Taylor Swift's boyfriend's name?

Travis Kelce

200

Taylor Swift's first album is called what?

Debut

300

Taylor Swift's most recent released album is called _____________.

A. Midnights

B. Evermore

C. The Tortured Poets Department

D. Lover

A. Midnights

400

In her famous Eras Tour concert that lasts 3 hours, Taylor sings this song last before she exits the stage.

Karma

500

What is Ms. Casto's favorite Era?

A. Fearless

B. Red

C. Folklore

D. Midnights

C. Folklore