General Nutrition
About ____% of your plate should be fruits and veggies.
What is 50%
The protein source of our gyros!
What are chickpeas!
What is a MYTH. There are no good or bad foods!
Steak, chicken, beans, nuts, and eggs are a great source of this macronutrient.
What is protein.
T or F: The keto diet is a great option for healthy individuals.
FALSE. Fun fact: The keto diet was originally developed as a medical diet intended for the treatment of epilepsy.
Institutions such as UNH use this graphic to describe a balanced diet.
What is MyPlate.
The main source of carbs in our meal (main dish).
What is pita.
Meat is the only way to get your protein in.
What is a MYTH! You can also get protein from nuts, beans, dairy, and eggs!
Whole wheat breads and pasta, as well as fruits and veggies are a great source of this macronutrient.
What are carbohydrates.
T or F: Your main source of Vitamin D is through dietary choices.
False! Your main source of vitamin D is actually from the sunlight! However, in New England, you can only absorb this during certain months of the year.
At UNH you can make an appointment with this person to discuss your nutrition and eating concerns.
Name one vitamin or mineral present in chickpeas.
What is folate, manganese, iron, calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6 or selenium.
Fruits and veggies are sources of carbohydrates.
What is a FACT! Bread is not the only source of carbohydrates!
Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are a great source of this vitamin.
What is vitamin C.
T or F: Your body's main source of energy is from carbs.
True! Carbs are the body's main source of energy.
One of the most important qualities of a healthy diet.
What is balanced.
BONUS! Name your favorite ingredient in the gyro.
YAY! Your answer is correct!
Supplements are always required as part of a healthy diet.
What is a MYTH. Supplements are not always required! You should aim to meet your nutrient needs first through diet.
Milk, yogurt, and cheese are great sources of this mineral.
What is calcium.
T or F: Juice cleanses are a great evidence-backed way of feeding your body.
False! Juice cleanses are a fad diet, and not recommended by nutrition professionals.
The 4 main macronutrients.
What are carbohydrates, protein, fat, and water.
Which ingredient in the gyro is a good source of vitamin C.
What is lemon juice or tomatoes.
Fad diets are a great way to eat healthy.
What is a MYTH. Fad diets are not a good way to eat healthy, as they are often not balanced and lacking in actual research and reasoning.
Avocados, nuts, seeds, and certain fish are all great sources of this macronutrient (this is a tricky one!)
What is fat, specifically unsaturated fat!
BONUS! Name your favorite food or nutrition fun fact!
YAY! Your answer is correct!