Calories
Calorie Counting
Healthy Alternatives
Food Label
Healthy or Unhealthy
100

Calories are units of _______________________.

a) fat

b) energy

b) energy

100

How many calories in 1 serving size?

150 calories

100

Is this considered a healthy snack?

YES

100

How many calories per serving?

130 Calories

100

Too much unhealthy food can lead to:

a) weight loss, high energy

b) weight gain, health risks, low energy

c) superpowers

b) weight gain, health risks, low energy

200

If we take in too many calories, we risk ________________.

a) gaining weight

b) losing weight

a) gaining weight

200

2 Pop-tarts = 400 calories

How many calories would 1 Pop-tart be?

200 Calories

200

Name 2 food groups that make this a nutritious and healthy snack.

Fruits: apples

Vegetables: carrots, tomatoes, avocado

Protein: nuts

200

What is the %DV (% Daily Value) of Added Sugars?

68%

200

What makes a food healthy?

a) high in sugar

b) high in sodium

c) high in nutrients

c) high in nutrients

300

Excessive/extra calories are stored as  _________________.

a) body muscle

b) body skin

c) body fat

c) body fat

300

1 glass of juice (10 oz) = 100 calories

How many calories would the whole bottle (50 oz) be?


500 calories

300


Name 3 things to trade up to make this meal healthier.

Soda -> unsweetened tea

Fries -> apple slices

Double patty -> single patty

300

What is the highest % Daily Value listed?


16% DV Added Sugars

300

Name 3 foods from this list that are considered unhealthy:

Potato fries, fried chips, cheeseburger

400

The daily recommended calorie intake is ____________.

a) 1,000-1,500 calories

b) 2,000-2,500 calories

c) 2,500-3,000 calories

b) 2,000-2,500 calories

400

How many calories are in 4 pieces?

240 Calories

400

When eating out, which restaurant has a wider variety of healthy meal options?

a) McDonald's

b) OMG Grill

c) Jack in the Box

b)

400

Name 3 key things to keep low when picking healthy foods.

Fat, Sodium, Sugar

400

Is this a healthy or unhealthy snack? What 2 things influence your decision? (Hint: Low 0-5%, Med 6-19%, High 20% or more)

35% Saturated fat

28% Added sugars


(Hint: Low 0-5%, Med 6-19%, High 20% or more)

500

What is considered a low calorie meal?

a) 500 calories or less

b) 700 calories

c) 1000 calories

a) 500 calories or less

500

Using the recommended daily calorie intake, how many calories does this person have left?

2000 - 1552 = 

448 Calories left

500

Name a healthy alternative for each food.

candy -> fruit, raisins, nuts

hot dog -> chicken salad, sandwich, rice bowl

soda -> 100% fruit juice, unsweetened tea, water

ice cream -> yogurt

chips -> popcorn, pretzels, carrots & hummus

500

Name 2 things on this label that indicate this is unhealthy.

(Hint: Low 0-5%, Med 6-19%, High 20% or more)

28% DV Added Sugars

10% DV Saturated Fat


(Hint: Low 0-5%, Med 6-19%, High 20% or more)

500

Looking at the % Daily Value, what makes this snack as healthy or unhealthy? (Hint: Low 0-5%, Med 6-19%, High 20% or more)

Healthy: 6% iron; 4% added sugar

Unhealthy: 10% sodium; 9% fat


(Hint: Low 0-5%, Med 6-19%, High 20% or more)