Vocabulary
What is a calorie?
A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.
What is beneficial about eating foods high in fiber?
Fiber helps us to feel full, and aids in preventing cancer and heart disease.
What are the water soluble vitamins?
Vitamin B and Vitamin C
How many calories are in two servings of this food?
240 calories
What is the safe interior cooking temperature of cooking meats?
The internal temperature should be at least 165°F
The process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food.
What is a complete protein? Give one good food source of complete protein.
A complete protein contains all 9 of the essential amino acids needed by the body. Food sources of complete proteins come from animal food sources.
What is anemia? Give one food source that may help prevent the development of anemia?
Anemia develops if a person is lacking iron in their diet. Foods that are high in iron are meat, poultry, beans, and fortified grain products.
How many servings of this food would you need in order to meet the Daily Value percentage of calcium?
5 servings
20 x 5 = 100
%DV calcium servings
Which method is more accurate at determining how healthy someone is, calculating someone’s Body Mass Index (BMI) or measuring someone’s body composition? Why?
Measuring body composition because it takes into account the amount of muscle a person has, it is not just a mathematical formula solely based on height and weight.
What is the difference between Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 is an autoimmune disease where the body does not produce insulin while Type 2 is where the body develops insulin resistance over time from not exercising and not eating healthy.
How much saturated fat should we eat each day?
Less than 10% of our total daily calories should come from saturated fats.
What are electrolytes?
Electrolytes are a group of minerals that aid muscle contraction and nerve conduction and also play a role in hydration. These minerals include sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium.
How many calories come from protein in one serving of this food?
36 calories from protein in one serving
9 g x 4 cal/g = 36
What can a vegan do to ensure they are eating enough complete proteins in their diet?
Eat a variety of plant based foods such as rice, beans, nuts, seeds, and legumes.