Guidelines
What do we use as a guidelines for what should be on our plate?
Myplate
What is the worst type of fat for you?
trans fats
What is another word for sodium?
Salt
To lose weight in a healthy way, a person should do these two things.
What is a well-balanced diet and exercise?
We need this mineral for strong teeth and bones
What is Calcium?
What are the 5 main food groups?
Fruits, Vegetables, Carbohydrates, Diary, Protein
What is an example of a simple carb?
cookie, fruits etc... anything that you can taste sugar in.
What are the two different categories of carbohydrates?
Simple carbs and complex carbs
These diets can be very unhealthy for your body.
What are fad diets?
What is Vitamin A?
What is the energy we get from food called?
Calories
What is an example of a complex carb?
pasta, bread etc...
What is our number one source of energy for the body?
carbs
What is BMI? What does it stand for?
Body Mass Index, Height and Weight
This is known as the sunshine vitamin. In winter we need a source in our diet.
What are the three nutrients that give our bodies energy?
Carbs, fats and proteins
What is an example of an oz of carbohydrates?
One Slice of bread, 1 Muffin, 1/2 C Cooked oatmeal, 3 Cups cooked popcorn, 1/2 C cooked, 1 tortialls
Rank the three different types of fat from healthiest to unhealthiest.
unsaturated, saturated, trans
You need plenty of this before, during, and after exercise.
What is water?
This vitamin is especially important for pregnant women.
What is folic acid? or What is folate?
A person should have 5 to 10 servings of this each day.
Fruits and Vegetables.
What are the three different types of fats?
Trans fats, unsaturated fat, and saturated fats
What is the process of your body breaking down food to release energy?
metabolism
What is considered a healthy weight for BMI (Exact or range)
What is considered Overweight and/or Obese
A healthy weight is defined as a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9
An adult who has a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is said to be overweight
If an adult’s BMI is 30 or more, he or she is defined as obese
What are 2 ways Vitamin C helps the body?
Vitamin C is needed to form collagen
A tissue that helps to hold cells together.
It's essential for healthy bones, teeth, gums, and blood vessels.
It helps the body absorb iron, aids in wound healing, and contributes to brain function.