Nutrition
Food Choices
Food Groups
Random Food Facts
Nutrition Labels/Food Terms
200

These are elements found in food that are used by the body.

Minerals

200

What are 3 healthy snack options?

mixed nuts, fresh fruit/veggies, string cheese, protein bars/chips, greek yogurt, kettle corn

200

Strawberry, peach, cherry, kiwi, grapes

Fruit group

200

This yellow fruit is botanically considered a berry.

Banana

200

If a food is labeled _________, that food contains none, or an insignificant amount, of that nutrient.

Free

400

Preferring certain foods because you grew up eating them is an example of an influence of 

Family

400

Continuously eating while absorbed in another activity

Mindless eating

400

Carrots, broccoli, peppers, lettuce

Vegetable Group

400

This root vegetable was the first vegetable planted in space in 1995.

Potatoes

400

What is the first thing you should read when looking at a nutrition label?

The serving size

600

What are the bad fats we want to limit?

What is the good fat?

Bad fats - saturated and trans fat

Good fats - unsaturated fats

600

What are the 4 influences on your food choices?

Hunger

Appetite

Emotions

Environment

600

Bread, pasta, rice, oatmeal

Grain Group

600

In the 1830s, this condiment was used as a medicine in pill form.

Ketchup

600

On the ingredient list, items are listed in descending order by ____________.

Weight

800

Your body uses carbs by breaking them down into 

sugars

800

What are 2 ways that advertisements try to influence your food choices?

low price, celebrities/athletes, "pretty" food

800
milk, yogurt, cheese, sour cream

Dairy Group

800

This flavor of ice cream was once used as currency in the Mayan Civilization.

Chocolate

800

If a food is labeled _______________, that food provides 10 to 19% of that given nutrient.

"Good source of"

1000

What are 3 ways that water is important for daily function?

moving waste through digestive system, transporting nutrients, regulates body temperature, lubricating joints, cushions eyes, brain and spinal cord,

1000

What are 3 ways you can make healthier decisions when eating out?

smaller portions

pay attention to how food is prepared

add fruits/veggies, don't drink your calories

pick a healthier option overall.

1000

Chicken, fish, turkey, eggs, nuts

Protein Group

1000

This plant can take 2-3 years to produce this fruit.

Pineapple

1000

If a food item has 30% of your daily value of carbohydrates, how many servings do you need to ingest in order to reach your total daily value?

4 servings (120%)