Essential nutrients for your body
Dietary Deficiencies
Healthy Eating Habits and Hydration
Diet Trends and Marketing Myths
Prevent the Deficiency
100

This nutrient is the body's main energy source

What is Carbohydrates?

100

This deficiency is associated with increased risk of Colorectal Cancer in young adults

What is Fiber?

100

One simple tip for mindful eating?

What is Eat slowly and pay attention to your hunger/fullness

100

What is one marketing tactic that makes people believe sports drinks are healthy for everyone?

What is showing paid-off athletes using them to imply performance benefits?

100

Oats, Beans and Apples 

What is Fiber?

200

Why do adolescent girls often need more iron in their diet?

What is because of blood loss during menstruation?

200

This vitamin improves the absorption of iron

What is Vitamin C?

200

Why is meal planning beneficial for young adults?

What is It saves money, reduces stress and helps ensure balanced meals

200

What’s a better alternative to sports drinks for most people after a workout?

What is water 

200

Spinach, Red meat, Lentils 

What is Iron?

300

What should athletes consume after exercise to help muscle recovery?

What is protein and carbohydrates?

300

This vitamin deficiency can cause night blindness 

What is Vitamin A?

300

What is one way to encourage yourself to stay hydrated throughout the day?

What is flavorings and carrying a water bottle? 

300

Some supplements advertise having over 167% of your daily value of certain vitamins. Why isn’t ‘more’ always better?

What is Because taking extreme doses can be harmful, your body only needs a certain amount and excess vitamins can build up to toxic levels?

300

Yogurt, tofu, leafy greens

What is calcium?

400

Name one example of a healthy fat that can be added to your meals.

What is Olive oil, avocado, nuts, or salmon

400

What vitamin helps your body absorb calcium for strong bones? 

What is Vitamin D?

400

How does enjoying your food help with healthy eating habits?

What is It encourages satisfaction, prevents overeating, and supports a positive relationship with food?

400

What is one potential risk of consuming all your calories from sports drinks or supplements?

What is Missing essential nutrients and fiber from whole foods?

400

Tuna, sunshine, fortified cereals/milk

What is Vitamin D

500

What portion of your plate should be whole grains?

What is about one-quarter of the plate

500

Lack of this vitamin can cause anemia and fatigue 

What is Vitamin B12 or Folate?

500

What are some signs of dehydration?

What is Dark urine, Headache, Dizziness or Fatigue?

500

How can you tell if a nutrition product promotion might not be trustworthy?

What is it makes unrealistic claims or relies on paid influencers instead of scientific evidence?

500

Eggs, Salmon and Fortified plant milks

What is vitamin B12?