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Random animal facts!
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True or false: Increased fruit and vegetable intake can reduce premature death, coronary heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
True!
100
True or false: Added sugars protect you from developing diabetes.
False! Diets high in added sugars are associated with weight gain and therefore increased risk of diabetes.
100
True or false: Fat is always bad for you.
False: We need fats to survive. Some types, like trans fats, are particularly unhealthy. Polyunsaturated fats are important for our health.
100
True or false: The best way to get enough vitamins is by taking supplements regularly.
False! The best way to get enough vitamins is by eating a well-balanced diet. In specific circumstances, your doctor might advise you to take vitamin supplements.
100
True or false: Sharks kill fewer than 10 people per year.
True. Humans kill about 100 million sharks per year.
200
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat per day? a. 0 b. 1 c. 3 d. 5 e. 10
D. 5 - but that's a minimum, more is better!
200
According to the American Heart Association, the average american consumes how many grams of added sugar per day? a. 6 g b. 28 g c. 54 g d. 72 g e. 82 g
e. 82 g → that adds up to 66 pounds of added sugar per year!
200
Which type of fat is the least healthy for you? a. Saturated b. Trans c. Polyunsaturated
b. Trans fat - check the nutrition label when possible to avoid it. Can be found in snack foods, shortening, french fries, and margarine sticks.
200
Which vitamin is important for bone strength? a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin D c. Vitamin E d. Vitamin K
b. Vitamin D - Especially in women, calcium and vitamin D are important for avoiding osteoporosis.
200
How much stronger is dogs' sense of smell compared to humans? a. 2x b. 10x c. 1,000x d. 10,000x e. 100,000x
e. 100,000x as strong, but they have 1/6 the number of taste buds
300
What fraction/percentage of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables according to myplate.gov?
Half of your plate should be vegetables and fruits
300
Regularly eating _______ grains has been shown to help weight loss and lower the risk of diabetes.
Regularly eating whole grains has been shown to help weight loss and lower the risk of diabetes.
300
Evidence says that we should avoid eating _______ meat regularly because it increases the risk of numerous diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Evidence says that we should avoid eating red meat regularly because it increases the risk of numerous diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
300
Vitamin C is found in ______.
Vitamin C is found in fruits. (especially citrus fruits)
300
Butterflies can taste with their ______.
Butterflies can taste with their feet.
400
What are 3 strategies for increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat?
1. Make them part of every meal 2. Use frozen or canned fruits and veggies when fresh isn't convenient 3. Eat them as snacks 4. Put fruit on your cereal 5. others?
400
Define "added sugar"
Added sugar = sugars and syrups put in foods during preparation or processing of foods including sugars from syrups and honey, concentrated fruit or vegetable juice
400
Define trans fat.
Trans fat = fats that are modified to be solid at room temperature. They are found in margarines and commercial baked goods. Also found in frying vats in fast food restaurants.
400
Define antioxidant.
Antioxidant = substance in certain food that protects our cells from harmful chemical reactions and might play a role in preventing disease
400
Define a "pandemonium".
Pandemonium = A group of parrots
500
Why is the sugar in fruit different from the sugar in candy or sodas?
Chemically they are same. However, fruit has other important components, like vitamins and fiber. The fiber lets your body absorb the sugar gradually so that you don't have a sudden spike and drop in sugar.
500
Name 3 examples of whole grains.
1. Whole wheat bread 2. Steel cut oats 3. Wild/brown rice 4. Popcorn
500
Name 3 healthy sources of polyunsaturated fats.
1. Fish 2. Certain oils 3. Nuts 4. Seeds
500
What vitamin is important for seeing well at night?
Vitamin A
500
Why is the africanized bee called the killer bee?
It is much more defensive than the european bee and will pursue a human for up to a quarter mile! However, the sting of the killer bee is not any more dangerous than any other bee, but it might sting you more times.