Nutrients
How many essential Nutrients are there?
6
Which carbohydrate helps with digestion and prevents constipation?
Fiber
What is the main role of protein in the body?
Building and repairing tissues
Food companies use these to persuade us to buy their products.
Advertisements
What is Nutrition?
The science of looking at how the body uses nutrients
AND
How & why people eat
Name 2 ways nutrients nourish the body.
Provide Energy
Build and Repair Body Tissue
Regulate Body Processes
Brain Function
Name some good sources of protein.
Beans, fish, meat, chickpeas, poultry, eggs
How many essential amino acids must come from food?
9
The serving size on a Nutrition Facts label tells you:
The amount of food and calories in a single serving
What is a Daily Calorie Intake (DCI) factor?
Age, Weight, Gender
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates provide?
4
Name all 6 Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Fats (Lipids)
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
How many calories are in 2 servings of a product with 240 calories/per serving?
480 calories
Seasonal items like pumpkin spice lattes are an example of:
Limit-time offers
Recommended DCI (Daily Caloric Intake)?
2,000 - 2,500 Calories
Which type of carbohydrate provides quick energy but no lasting fuel?
Simple Carbs
Proteins are made up of building blocks called:
Amino Acids
What is the 5-20 rule?
This says that if the %DV is less than 5% there is a low amount of this nutrient, while if the %DV is greater than 20% there is a high amount of this nutrient. We want "healthy" nutrients to be in the 20% or above and "unhealthy" to be 5% or less. This can help you quickly pick foods to eat.
What food strategy makes food more identifiable and usually has a catchphrase?
Mascot & Jingles
Name the 3 macronutrients
Protein, Fats, Carbohydrates
How many calories is in a gram of protein?
4 Calories
Daily Double: Dairy falls under what food group?
Fats/Lipids
True or False: The first ingredient listed is the one most used in the product.
True
Which technique makes products look irresistible by using food stylists and colors?
Visual Appeal & Packaging
Name 2 micronutrients
Vitamin K, A, B, C or Minerals like Iron, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium