Vitamins & Minerals
(Micro-nutrients)
(Micro-nutrients)
Micro-nutrients are made up of __ & __. (hint: it's in the title of this category)
vitamins & minerals
What are the 3 macro-nutrients?
(hint: it’s in the title of this category)
Protein, Fats & Carbs
How many total servings are in this product?
20 servings per container
True of False: Apples can float on water.
Bonus points: Why can/can't they float?
True, apples are made up of 25% air.
Name 3 fruits with VITAMIN C.
oranges, strawberries, cherries, plums, mangoes, kiwi, guavas, lime/lemons, tomatoes
Name 3 protein foods. (at least 1 meat and 1 non-meat protein)
Meat: Chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish, lamb
Non-meats: Eggs, beans, lentils, tofu, quinoa, nuts
Which letter represents where the # of calories are?
B
Purple, yellow, red, white, sometimes black!
This mineral is really good for healthy muscle movement. (hint: it's found in bananas!)
Potassium
Give 2 examples of unhealthy carbs? (hint: think about foods with a lot of sugar)
Any sweet or processed treats: cookies, cupcakes, candy, sugary cereals, ice-cream, chips
True or False: A package of food may contain more than 1 serving.
True: some will contain multiple servings, not just one.
Which fruit is made up of mostly water?
Bonus points if you can guess the correct percentage %
Watermelon! 92%
Name 2 vegetables high in Vitamin K.
bonus points if you correctly name 3!celery, cucumber, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, kale
Give 2 examples of healthy carbs.
Any fruit, veggie, grain or legumes (beans/ lentils)
In your own words, define a nutrition facts label.
A nutrition facts label is a way to show you what's inside the food you're eating.
True or False: Bananas are berries. Strawberries are not.
True! Bananas are considered berries because they grow in clusters. Strawberries don't!
This vitamin supports your eyesight.
Vitamin A
Which macro is our main fuel source?
Carbohydrates first, then fats, and proteins are last.
What are the total calories in this product? (hint: # of servings X # of calories per serving)
340 calories
Which food never expires?
honey, mustard, tofu
Honey does not expire because it has a low moisture content, which is too low for bacteria to grow. Honey is also very acidic, which makes it hard for bacteria to survive.