The Essential Nutrients
Grains, protein, fruits, vegetables and dairy
What are the 5 food groups?
What do calories measure in food?
Energy provided by the food
What's the best way to tell the difference between organic and nonorganic foods?
Look for the organic label
Foods that are exceptionally rich in nutrients and provide a wide range of health benefits, often due to their high levels of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
What is a superfood?
3 facts about water in the body
Keep normal temperature
Lubricate and cushion joints
Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.
What is a good source of Iron?
What is red meat?
Why do organic foods often cost more than nonorganic foods?
Production costs
True or False- Superfoods are only for those who are actively trying to lose weight.
False
Why do we need protein in our diet?
Protein as the building block for many tissues in the body, including muscles, bones, skin, and cartilage. It's also essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of the body.
What are the three parts of the whole grain?
What is Bran, endosperm, and germ
Besides buying organic, you can limit exposure to pesticides by.
A. Washing all uncooked fruits and vegetables
B. Peeling and trimming fruits and vegetables
C. Eating a variety of foods
Very low food security for a family means?
What is the function of fiber?
Maintain digestive health, prevent constipation, and aid in weight management. It also plays a role in managing blood sugar levels and can help lower cholesterol.
Which sugar does the body prefer?
What is glucose?
Which are 2 of the top 4 GMO crops?
What is soy and corn?
How might chronic food insecurity impact children?
Are vitamins organic or inorganic?
Vitamins are organic molecules.
What is the stored form of glucose?
What is glycogen?
What is NOT a reason to genetically modify plants?
a-To make the plants poisonous to insects
b-Make plants drought resistant
c-To produce fewer plants
d-Improve the nutrition of food grown
To produce fewer plants
How do microbes keep us healthy?
They produce vitamins and boost our immune system