Basic Nutrition
What are the 6 basic nutrients?
What is Carbs, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals and Water
Which carbohydrate is considered GOOD
Complex Carbohydrates
Which food/drink is a good source of calcium?
Milk, dark green leafy vegetables and tofu
How can you tell which ingredient is most plentiful in a foot product?
It is listed first in the ingredient list
What is a positive to having fat in our body?
Insulation, Energy, Protection of internal organs and bones
This nutrients main function is to supply the body with energy
Carbohyrdates
Which Fat is considered GOOD
Unsaturated Fats
Which food source is high in complex carbohydrates?
root vegetables, beans, whole grain breads and pasta
Which word on a food label indicates the amount of salt the food has?
Sodium
This is the only vitamin our body can make due to exposure to the sun
Vitamin D
What are the building blocks to Protein?
Amino Acids
What is a good source of healthy/less fatty protein?
Lean meats, poultry, fish
Give an example of an unsaturated fat
Olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, nuts, avocado oil, sunflower seeds, corn, soybean and cotton seed oil
How many grams of Trans Fat can be in a product even if it claims to have 0?
Up to half a gram
What is the recommended amount of water we should drink each day?
8-15 8oz glasses
This macronutrient is used to maintain bone muscle and skin health
Protein
Often found in sugary foods and sweets, this form of carbohydrate is considered our BAD carbohydrate
Simple Carboydrates
Give an example of a saturated fat
Animal fat, Dairy products, butter, coconut oil
The percent daily value on a food label is based on a how many calorie diet?
2,000 calories
This plant based product is the only food that contains all 9 essential amino acids
Soybeans (Tofu)
A protein that has all 9 essential amino acids
Complete Protein
Which 2 fats are considered the BAD FATS
Saturated and Trans Fats
This food source is high in iron
Red meat, green leafy vegetables
The portion of a plant derived food that cannot be completely broken down by digestive enzymes
Fiber
This disorder is a result of lack of iron in ones diet
Anemia