Nutrition Jeopardy

Carbohydrates

100

This is how many calories are in each gram of carbohydrates.

4 calories/gram.

200

What percentage of our daily calories should come from carbohydrates?

50%

300

Carbohydrates are broken down into what?

Glucose

400

How do we store excess carbohydrates in our body?

Fat

500

This non-energy yielding form of carbohydrate is found in the skin of fruits and vegetables and helps with digestion.

Fibre

600

What types of carbohydrates provide quick energy and are usually named with the suffix "ose"?

Simple Carbohydrates

Proteins

100

This is how many calories are in each gram of protein.

4 calories/gram.

200

What percentage of our daily calories should come from protein?

30%

300

What is protein made up of?

Amino Acid Chains

400

This type of protein comes from animal sources.

Complete Protein

500

This plant based protein contains all of the essential amino acids.

Soybeans

600

This group of people might face challenges in meeting their daily protein requirements.

Vegetarians / Non-meat eaters

Fats

100

This is how many calories are in each gram of fat.

9 calories/gram

200

What percentage of our daily calories should come from fat?

20%

300

What does fat do for our organs?

Cushions / Protects

400

This type of fat is harmful in excess and usually comes from animal sources.

Saturated

500

This type of fat is liquid at room temperature.

Unsaturated

600

This type of fat undergoes a process where extra hydrogen is added to change its composition and increase its shelf life, making it an unhealthy choice.

Trans Fat

Food Labels

100

These ingredients are listed first on a food label.

Those with highest amount

200

This part of a food label gives you information on serving size, calories and different nutrients.

Nutrition Facts Table.

300

If a nutrient has a 15% DV on a food label is this considered a lot or a little?

A lot.

400

These are nutrients you want with a high % DV (there are 3).

Fibre, vitamins, minerals

500

What do the nutrient content claims "reduced, less, lower, fewer or light" mean?

At least 25% less of the nutrient compared to a similar product.

600

If there are 50 calories in a 1 serving of crackers and there are 5 servings in the box, how many calories are there in total?

250 calories

Micronutrients

100

How many vitamins are needed for good health?

13

200

Name the fat soluble vitamins.

A,D,E,K

300

This type of vitamin dissolves in water and is not stored in the body.

Water Soluble

400

Sodium, potassium and chloride are examples of what type of minerals?

Electrolytes

500

This type of major mineral is needed for the development of strong bones.

Calcium

600

This trace mineral is used to make hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen in our red blood cells.

Iron

Nutrition

100

Energy is measured in what?

Calories

200

Caloric needs are determined by what? (4 things)

Age, Gender, Activity Level, Body Size.

300

BMR is genetic but can be increased by what?

Exercise

400

Chips are an example of what kind of food?

Empty Calorie

500

What percent of your place should be made up of fruits and vegetables?

50%

600

What is the purpose of carbohydrate loading?

Increase energy stores (glycogen) in the muscles.