Food & Mood
Name one food or drink that boosts your mood
dark chocolate, berries, fatty fish, fermented foods
Name 3 macronutrients
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats
Popcorn
Name three types of milk alternatives
soy, almond, flaxseed, hemp, pea, oat
You're going on a picnic... someone asks you to bring a veggie platter. Name 3 foods you would include
carrots, cucumber, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes (can also bring hummus/dips)
What types of fatty acids are commonly found in fish?
Omega-3 & Omega-6
Name 3 micronutrients
Vitamins, calcium, potassium, iron, folate
Name a high-fiber cruciferous vegetable
Broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts
Name 3 types of desserts
Cake, brownies, cupcake, cookies, pie, ice cream
Strategic snacking for the picnic! Name a pairing of a health-promoting fat, a protein, and a carbohydrate that you would enjoy
Fats: Hummus, avocado, guacamole; Protein: nuts, deli meat, cottage cheese or greek yogurt; Carbs: whole grain crackers, veggies, whole grain bread
Name two neurotransmitters related to food & mood
Dopamine, Serotonin, GABA, Norepinephrine
Which of the following fats are health promoting: unsaturated fats, saturated fats, monounsaturated
Unsaturated & monounsaturated
Does fiber get digested? True or false?
No
Name 3 types of green vegetables
broccoli, celery, zucchini, spinach, lettuce
Name 4 of the 8 major allergens
Milk, eggs, fish, wheat, peanut, shellfish, soy, tree nuts
Name two types of fermented foods
Name two types of additives found in processed foods
Food dyes, preservatives, flavorings, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and nutritional additives
The recommended daily fiber intake for adults is about this many grams per day.
25-30 grams
Name 3 sources of protein (1 has to be plant-based)
fish, tofu, chicken, meat, eggs, yogurt
You're going on a picnic, it's going to be 90 degrees, and you are bringing deviled eggs. What are two food safety considerations - one for while prepping the eggs, the other for transporting the eggs to the picnic?
While prepping: wash hands, clean space, no cross-contamination, make sure eggs are cooked. For transporting: use a cooler, use a Tupperware or covered plate to ensure nothing from the environment gets in the eggs, use napkins or utensils to take an egg
Fill in the blanks and define: The ____ - ____ axis
Gut-brain axis. The gut-brain axis is bi-directional, running conversation between our guts and our brains. The gut is also known as the "little brain."
Name 3 categories on the processed food spectrum
unprocessed, minimally processed, processed, ultra process (with nutritional value), ultraprocessed (without nutritional value)
What are the two types of fiber?
Soluable and insoluble
Name 3 types of whole grains
Oats, whole grain bread, bulgar, rice, corn, quinoa, buckwheat, millet
Name a different food for each color of the rainbow (Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Red: tomatoes, peppers, strawberries; Orange: oranges, carrots; Yellow: squash, bananas, corn; Green: broccoli, kale, celery; Blue: blueberries, blue potatoes; purple: grapes, plums