They are the preferred energy source, the starches in sugars and foods.
100
Why is variety important in a diet?
Body gets a wider range of nutrients
100
Do obese people spend more or less money on prescription drugs?
More money (about 80% more!)
100
What are calories?
Calories are the energy that foods supply to the body.
100
Give two examples of protein.
meat, greek yogurt, beans
200
What does protein do for the body?
It builds and helps maintain body cells and tissues.
200
Describe what a balanced plate looks like.
half plate is veggies, 1/4 of plate is carbs, 1/4 plate is protein, etc.
200
What things are the food industry keeping from the public? (think of Food Inc. or the articles)
GMOs, worker/animal treatment, what's actually in the food and where it came from, etc.
200
What is the difference between appetite and hunger?
Hunger is the need to eat but appetite is more of a 'want'.
200
Which provides a better source of vitamins and minerals- bananas or apples?
Bananas
300
What are fats/lipids?
They are a concentrated form of energy. They transport vitamins.
300
How do you maintain moderation in your diet?
Not eating when you're full, eating 3 balanced meals a day, etc.
300
Are kids more likely to be influenced by their parents or commercial ads?
They are more likely to be influenced by the commercial ads.
300
What is the difference between fat soluble and water soluble?
Fat soluble dissolves in fat and is stored in the liver and kidneys can can be toxic. Water soluble dissolves in water and easily passes through the blood stream.
300
Give an example of healthy fats, give an example of unhealthy fats
healthy- fish, avocado, oils, etc.
unhealthy- french fries, fat on meat, etc.
400
What does fiber do?
They stabilize blood sugar levels and helps the digestive system function.
400
Give two facts that involve the NuVal nutrition system?
scale of 1-100, etc.
400
What is healthier to drink, a can of soda or a bottle of soda? Explain in terms of serving size.
A can of soda is healthier because it only has one serving size, while a bottle has almost double that amount.
400
Are simple carbs or complex carbs healthier? Explain why.
Complex carbs are healthier because evenly distribute the energy throughout the body where as simple carbs are just a quick sugar rush.
400
Give two food or beverage sources that contain fiber.
Vegetable juice, apples, whole grains, veggies
500
What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?
Vitamins help regulate the body's process and absorb nutrients where as minerals help build the body, such as teeth and bones.
500
What does 3 oz of meat compare to? (cassette tape, poker chip, etc.)
Deck of cards
500
What is a frugal dieter?
These people are dieters who shifted towards greater use of free, low-cost, and do-it-yourself diet plans.
500
What are the three different fats? Which is the healthiest?
There are trans fat, saturated fat, and unsaturated fat, which is the healthiest.
500
Give an example of a complex carbohydrate and a simple carbohydrate.
complex- whole grains, oatmeal, seed bread, etc.
simple- white bread, donuts, etc.