Nutrition 1
How many MyPlate food groups are there?
5
Name two (of the six) types of nutrients.
What are ____________ and ____________?
(carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, or water)
If this is not eaten in adequate amounts, it can cause a deficiency disease.
Vitamins and nutrients
What are 2 other ways people get water besides drinking water?
Food and other drinks.
Name your favorite vegetable.
What is _________________?
(any vegetable)
My Plate shows this food group in a glass.
What is Dairy?
What is the definition of Nutrition?
What is the definition of a vitamin?
Compounds found in food that help regulate body processes.
What determines how much water you should drink per day?
Age, weight, and activity level.
Describe how you would use MY Plate to ensure you are eating a balanced meal.
What is "The food on the plate would be divided 1/4 fruit, 1/4 vegetables, a little more than 1/4 grains, and a little less than 1/4 protein. There would also be a serving of Dairy or other source of calcium."
What is MyPlate?
USDA food guidelines for healthy eating
What is the definition of Nutrients?
Chemical substances in food that help maintain the body and supply you with energy.
How many milligrams of sodium do you NEED to survive?
500 mg
What are some examples of vitamin deficiencies?
Hair loss, fatigue, brittle hair and nails, brittle bones
What is another name for lipid?
Fat
Name 2 MyPlate food groups.
Dairy, Protein, Grains, Fruit, or Vegetables
What are the two main types of vitamins?
Fat-soluble and water-soluble
How many calories per day should you eat?
Depends on age, gender, and weight.
What percentage of your daily calorie intake should sugar be?
10%
What determines the amount of food and vitamins someone needs?
Age, gender, weight, and vitamin deficiencies or needs.
What is a nutrition label?
Describes nutrition facts, tells you how many servings are in the package, tells you how many servings you can have, tells you what is in the food
What influences why and what we eat?
Hunger, culture, emotions, nutrition, cost, flavor
How many milligrams of sodium should you not exceed?
2,300 mg
What is the role of water in the body's function?
Helps body process water-soluble vitamins, hydrates the body, and helps regulate body temperature.
When reading a nutrition label, what number of calories is the daily value based on?
2,000