Importance of Nutrition
What is a calorie?
Units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and energy that foods supply to the body.
Name the three macronutrients
Proteins, Carbs, Fats
What is a serving size?
The portion that most people eat.
What is one benefit of eating breakfast?
Higher test scores, grades, attendance, more likely to maintain a healthy weight, make better food choices, and have better muscle coordination.
Is this an example of hunger or appetite? The smell of buttery popcorn. Why?
What are nutrients?
Substances in food that your body needs.
Name the three micronutrients
Vitamins, Minerals, Water
What is serving size per container?
How many total portions there are.
What is one benefit of eating breakfast?
Higher test scores, grades, attendance, more likely to maintain a healthy weight, make better food choices, and have better muscle coordination.
What is protein and what does it do for us?
Nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues.
What is nutrition?
The process of using food and its substances to help your body have energy, grow, develop, and work properly.
What are the two categories of proteins
Animal (complete) and Plant (incomplete)
What is the importance of reading a food label?
Answers may vary.
What is one way you can be apart of a meal planning process?
Go to grocery store, plan out meals, brainstorm healthy meals.
Scenario: You are going out to a restaurant/fast food place. You want to make wise food choices. What is one wise food choice you could make to create a healthier order?
Order food grilled, broiled, or baked. Ask for toppings or sauces on the side. Eat a sensible serving and save food for later.
Name two factors that influence our food choices
Family and Friends
Cultural Background
Food Availability
Time and Money Resources
Advertising
Knowledge of Nutrition
Personal Preference
What are the two categories of carbs?
Complex and Simple
Explain what % daily value means?
How much a single serving of a food contributes to your total daily diet for specific nutrients.
What does nutrient density mean?
The amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories they provide.
What are the negative impacts of having too much added sugar in your diet?
Consuming too much added sugar leads to weight gain, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and a higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Explain the difference between hunger and appetite
Hunger is a physical response whereas appetite is a psychological response.
What are the two categories of fats?
Saturated and Unsaturated
Name three keys to eating and explain them
Activity (What is your activity level?)
60 minutes of activity per day
Regularity (How many times per day?)
Find what frequency works best with your schedule
Variety (Colorful plate and different foods)
Reduces food burnout
Proportions (Plate size and how much you eat)
Dish size controls calorie size
Moderation (Eating certain foods in moderation)
Ice cream can be a nice treat from time to time, but let’s not indulge every day
Source (Ultra processed, organic, farm fresh, etc)
Looking for the least processed foods with the best nutrients
What is the definition of an empty calorie snack? Give an example.
Calories that come from foods that offer few, if any, nutrients.
Chips, soda, candy, Oreos, etc.
Explain fats and carbs functions in the body.
Carbohydrates: Sugars and starches that provide your body with most of its immediate energy.
Fats: Provide stored energy.