Micronutrients
True or False: Micronutrients give calories
False
This macronutrient is the most energy-dense, providing 9 calories per gram, and it serves as a long-term energy reserve for the body.
Fat
What are the four steps to reading a nutrition label?
Serving
Calories
Nutrients
DV
MyPlate encourages individuals to consume a variety of foods from five main groups. Name these five groups.
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy
True or False: Fad Diets dont work for anybody.
False
This essential nutrient is crucial for bone health and can be found in dairy products, fortified foods, and exposure to sunlight.
Vitamin D
This macronutrient is the body's main source of energy and is commonly found in foods like bread, pasta, and rice.
Carbohydrates
True or False: You should be drinking 8 glasses of water a day
False
True or False: The dairy section of MyPlate consists of only milk
False
True or False: Most people who try a Fad Diet do not stay on that diet consistently.
True
Name all the Vitamins
A, B, C, D, E, K
Sugar is what type of macronutrient?
Carbohydrate
List all the macronutrients and how many calories are in 1 gram of each.
P: 4
F: 9
C: 4
MyPlate advises individuals to drink which beverage as a primary source of hydration?
Water
Blue Zone diets encourage the consumption of a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, providing a rich source of these important nutrients.
Vitamins and minerals
This mineral is on all nutrition labels, and you need about 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day.
Sodium (Salt)
_________ builds and repairs tissues
Protein
Create a MyPlate template for a person who is Vegan, meaning they can eat no animal products.
_________
MyPlate recommends making half of your grains intake from which type of grains?
Whole grains
This Fad Diet has been proven to reduce the risk of certain cancers and consists of mostly whole foods and healthy fats
Mediterranean Diet
What is the difference between Vitamins and Minerals?
Vitamins are organic
Minerals are inorganic
This type of fat is considered the least healthy
Trans Fats / Saturated Fats
What is the difference between Catabolism and Anabolism
Catabolism: Breaks down foods into basic pieces
Anabolism: Builds up those basic pieces into P, C, F
MyPlate encourages individuals to choose lean or low-fat options from which food group?
Protein
Blue Zone diets promote this practice, which involves eating meals with family and friends and savoring the experience of sharing food together.
Communal / Social Dining