General Nutrition Facts
Factors of School Lunch and the Food Pyramid
Disorders and Facts
100
What is the general definition of nutrition?
What is the intake of food, considered in relation to the bodies dietary needs (WHO)
100
When was the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act put into play for children’s school lunches?
What is 2010
100
Who faces malnutrition? (2 types of specific groups of people)
What is mothers and children
200
How can parents prevent children from eating junk food?
What are: -Have healthy snacks handy -Don’t buy it at the store -Don’t ban it completely
200
What are the basic 5 food groups of the food pyramid?
What are vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy and protein
200
What is the most important meal of the day?
What is breakfast
300
What are some benefits of dark chocolate?
What are: -Improves blood flow and owers blood pressure -Lower the risk of cardiovascular -Powerful source of antioxidants
300
Divide the three categories into a percentage to equal 100%. How many fat, carbs, and proteins should be in a child’s lunch box for it to be considered a healthy lunch?
What is: Carbs: 40% Fats: 30% Proteins: 30%
300
Are eating disorders increasing or decreasing? One reason why?
What is increasing because: -Genetic -Biochemical -Psychological -Cultural -Environmental