Basic Nutrition
What are the 5 food groups?
Protein, Dairy, Fruit, Vegetable, Grain
What are the 3 main macronutrients that give you energy?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
What does sodium measure in food?
The amount of salt
What does deficiency mean?
lack of a certain nutrient
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
They get stored in the body as fats
What are proteins mainly used for?
Growth and repair of muscle tissues
What is the difference between water soluble and fat soluble vitamins?
Water soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body, but fat soluble vitamins can.
What is the best source of Potassium? (Bananas are second).
Kiwis
What does too much sodium do?
Increases the risk for high blood pressure and stroke
What is metabolism?
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
Avocado is a good source of
A Healthy Fat
What does Vitamin D do for the body and where can you get it from in nature?
Helps the body to absorb calcium and you can get it from the sun.
What is a good source of iron?
Red Meat
What are processed foods?
Food that has been altered from its original state
What is the unit of measurement that we use to measure energy in nutrition?
Calories
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Fruits
What foods are rich in vitamin A?
(Hint: think vision)
Carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppers, and spinach are good sources
Which food group is rich in potassium?
Dairy
What percentage of each food group should be on your plate each meal?
Fruits and Vegetables - 50% (1/2)
Grains - 25% (1/4)
Protein - 25% (1/4)
How do you maintain weight in comparison with the food you eat?
You need to eat as many calories as you burn with exercise
What type of fat should you avoid as much as possible?
Trans fats
What are antioxidants?
Nutrients that help protect cells from damage and can even help reduce cancer
People who are anemic are low in this mineral
Iron
What does an empty calorie food mean?
A food that is low in nutrition and highly processed.