Nutrition Jeopardy

Nutrition 101

100

table sugar, fruit, candy, refined grains such as white bread, and certain cereals, milk are examples of_____carbohydrates

Simple carbs

200

______carbs are found in whole grains, vegetables, and legumes. They contain fiber and help promote steady blood sugar. 

Complex carbs

300

The sugars and starches of our diet that supply quick energy to the body are called

Carbohydrates

400

This complex carbohydrate comes from the indigestible part of plants

Fiber

500

• If not used immediately, glucose gets converted to the form of starch called _________

 glycogen

Cooking!

100

The best cooking method for nutrient retention is.....

Steaming!

200

This cooking method uses a small amount of oil to cook food quickly

what is Sautéing 

300

Carcinogens are toxins created as a result of this cooking method

Grilling or smoking

400

These types of vitamins are often lost in water based methods of cooking

What are water soluble vitamins: B-Vitamins and Vitamin C

500

This phytonutrient found in tomatoes is best absorbed when food in cooked with a little fat 

What is Lycopene

Meal Prep

100

Going to the farmer's market to buy food may promote increased nutrient intake because the produce there is gathered and sold at _________

Peak ripeness

200

This method of cooking/meal prep involves cooking a large amount of food at once

Batch or bulk cooking

300

Start with this meal when meal planning 

Dinner

400

Include these 3 food groups in each meal

- Protein, Carbs(starch, fruits, veg), Healthy Fats

500

This food storage method ensures that older foods are used before recently bought foods

First In, First Out (FIFO)

Nutrition and Mental Health

100

95% of this neurotransmitter is produced in GI tract

Serotonin

200

This fatty acid is effective in treating ADHD, major depressive disorder, bipolar depression, and PTSD

Omega-3

300

List 3 inflammatory foods

Sugary soft drinks, refined grains, red meat, diet soft drinks, margarine, fried foods

400

Serotonin regulates sleep, mood, and______

appetite

500

Find this brain boosting nutrient in dark leafy greens (kale, spinach, chard), beans/legumes

Folate

Micronutrients

100

This vitamin promotes absorption of phosphorus and calcium to build and maintain bones. Get it from fortified milk, eggs, liver, fish, and the sun’s UV rays

Vitamin D

200

These vitamins, found in animal products, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes, support metabolism, nervous function, blood cell production

B-Vitamins

300

This Vitamin aids in vision, maintenance of healthy skin, and bone/tooth growth and development. Find it in orange(ex. carrots), yellow, and green vegetables, liver, and egg yolks.

Vitamin A

400

This vitamin is an antioxidant found in fruits(especially strawberries) and vegetables that supports immunity, wound healing, production of collagen

Vitamin C

500

These two minerals cancel each other out when consumed too close together 

What are iron and calcium