What's on a food label that you want to make sure you limit?
AKA (NOT EAT A LOT)
Trans Fat
Saturated Fat
Sodium
Cholesterol
Sugar
100
Why was My Plate Created?
Help people think about building a healthy plate at meal times
Gives you a visual of what your plate should look like
Indicates portion size for certain foods
100
What are Calories?
Energy
200
What are the 6 key nutrients needed to maintain a healthy body?
Vitamins
Protein
Carbohydrates
Water
Fats
Minerals
200
What are simple Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates that burn quickly
store as fat
200
Saturated fats are found in what foods?
Animal products, mainly red meats
Candy, cookies, fried foods
200
What makes up a "MY PLATE"?
Grains
Proteins
Dairy
Fruits Vegtables
200
What is energy balance?
Burning off the same number of calories that you eat.
300
A gram of fat contains how many calories?
fat = 9 calories
300
A gram of carbohydrates contains how many calories?
carbohydrates = 4
300
For every 100 calories you should have?
3 grams of Fiber
300
If the serving per container is 54 cups and the serving size is 4 cups, how many people can it feed from the bag item?
13.5
300
What are good fats called?
Give 2 food examples
Unsaturated Fats
Avocado
Fish
Nuts
Oils
400
What are 3 macronutrients that provide your body with energy?
What are Proteins Fats and Carbohydrates
400
This mineral helps red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of the body
What is Iron
400
What are complex carbohydrates?
Longer, lasting energy
Takes longer to digest
Whole wheat bread, rice, other grains
400
What does water do for your body?
Keeps the body hydrated, regulates body temperature, helps transport oxygen and nutrients. Removes waste, helps muscle move, cushions joints and protects organs
400
What are some characteristics of a healthy snack?
Low in added sugar
Low in salt
Low in fat
Tasty
Smaller in size than a meal
Provides key nutrients
500
What is the function of fat?
Absorbs vitamins -Protects organs -Insulation
500
helps move food through the digestive system, promoting healthy bowel function
What is Fiber?
500
What are empty calories?
Give an example
Food with little or no nutritional value
Soda, cookies, cake, donuts
500
What is the recommended daily amount of sodium?
500
500
Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Provides energy
Helps Reduce Hunger
Helps you be more alert
Helps you concentrate
Reduce Obesity