Fat
What type of fat is good?
The good type of fat is unsaturated fat.
NO! Added sugar is NOT needed for good health
What are different foods that give you protein?
There are different foods such as fish, meat, poultry, and eggs
Does a processed food have more than one ingredient?
Yes, processed foods contain one or more ingredient.
What is a type of vitamin?
Vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin K, and more.
What can too much fat lead to?
Too much fat in your system can lead to obesity and heart disease.
If your body can’t use all the sugar you eat, what does it stores as?
If your body can’t use all the sugar you eat, it stores at fat.
What does protein help do?
They help build & maintain body tissue such as muscle, bone, connective tissue, teeth, skin, and vital organs.
What makes a food a whole food?
Whole foods are in their natural state with little to no processing
Vitamins are micronutrients.
What kind of fat would you get from fast food, cookies, crackers, and packaged snacks?
What is the daily recommended amount of added sugar?
24 grams for Women and 36 grams for Men
How many amino acids do we have to consume?
There are about nine of the amino acids which are called essential amino acids.
Whole foods are nutrient dense.
What can you get iron from?
Meat, poultry, legumes, peanuts, dried fruit, and egg yolks.
What are example of unsaturated fats?
Examples of unsaturated fats are olive oil,avocados,peanut butter (nuts), and seeds.
Which one has less added sugar? One serving of milk or one serving of honey nut cheerios?
Honey nut cheerios has less added sugar.
If you eat too much protein, what happens.
It can hurt the kidneys, your heart, and stores it as fat!
What are examples of minimal/limited processing?
Limited/Minimal processing is like washing, cutting, freezing, or even cooking.
What are two 2 groups vitamins are classified in?
Fat soluble (stored in the body) and water soluble (not stored in the body).
Cholesterol is needed to create cell walls, certain hormones, and vitamin D. What happens if you have too much?
Excess cholesterol in your blood can build up inside your arteries and raises your risk of heart disease.
How many grams of sugar does a venti caramel frappuccino have?
It has 68 grams of sugar.
How much grams a day does a typical teen need?
For a typical teen, you need about 50 grams of protein a day (depending on your level of activity!)
OR
0.36 grams per pound of body weight
Where are whole foods usually found in a store?
When grocery shopping, stick to the perimeter of the store and focus on filling your cart with mainly whole foods.
What does calcium do for the body?
Calcium is the building material of bones and teeth. Regulation of body functions: heart muscle contraction, blood clotting