Carbohydrates
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
To provide energy
What is the main role of protein in the body?
To build and repair body tissues.
True or False: All fats are bad for you.
False — your body needs some healthy fats to stay strong.
What nutrient makes up most of your body and is essential for all life processes?
Water
What information is listed first on a Nutrition Facts label?
Serving Size
What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
Simple carbs give quick energy; complex carbs provide long-lasting energy and more nutrients.
How can someone who doesn’t eat meat still get enough protein?
By eating foods like beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, and whole grains.
What are two functions of fat
Keeps you full, cushions your organs, helps you absorb vitamins
What mineral is important for strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
What does “% Daily Value” tell you on a food label?
How much a nutrient in a serving contributes to your total daily diet.
What are some healthy sources of complex carbohydrates?
What are some healthy sources of complex carbohydrates?
How many meals that you eat in a day should contain protein?
All of them!
Which type of fat is healthier—saturated or unsaturated?
Unsaturated
Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?
What does it mean if an ingredient is listed first on the ingredient list?
It’s the main ingredient or the one in the largest amount.
What type of carbohydrate helps with digestion and keeps you full longer?
Fiber
Chicken, turkey, beef, deer, moose, beans, yogurt, pork, lamb, tofu, milk, eggs, etc.
Name 5 foods that contain healthy fats
Avocado, olive oil, fish, nuts, eggs, almond butter
What’s the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in fat; water-soluble vitamins are not stored and need to be consumed daily. anything you don't use leaves your body through your urine
If a label says a food has “added sugars,” what does that mean?
Sugar was added during processing or preparation, not naturally found in the food.
provide 5 different sources of complex carbs and 5 different sources of simple carbs
Complex (rice, pasta, potatoes, whole grain bread, beans, oats, fruit, vegetables)
Simple (white bread, cookies, chips, pastries, candy, cake, soda)
What are the smaller parts that make up proteins called?
Amino acids.
What can happen if your diet has no fat at all?
hungrier earlier in the day, Your body can’t absorb certain vitamins and you might feel tired or weak.
name 5 different minerals
iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, calcium
Why is it important to understand both the ingredient list and the Nutrition Facts label when choosing foods?
The Nutrition Facts show nutrient amounts, but the ingredient list shows the quality of those nutrients and if anything unhealthy was added.