Nutrition

Now Watch Me Eat

Name That Vitamin

The Difference

Anything Goes

100

Pasta, rice, and oatmeal are a source of this macronutrient.

CARBOHYDRATES

100

Boosts the immune response

Vitamin C

100

First ingredient vs. last ingredient

FIRST INGREDIENT IS USED THE MOST; LAST INGREDIENT IS USED THE LEAST

100

A trendy weight-loss plan that promises quick and easy results.

FAD DIET

200

Gatorade has 80 calories per serving. If a bottle holds 2.5 servings of Gatorade, how many calories will be consumed if someone drinks the whole container?

200 CALORIES

200

Builds strong teeth and bones

Vitamin D

200

Vitamins vs. Minerals

VITAMINS - COME FROM PLANTS & ANIMALS

MINERALS - COME FROM THE SOIL

200

This non-edible item is a great source of Vitamin D.

THE SUN

300

A ______________ ______________ is the recommended amount of food/drink a person should consume.

SERVING SIZE

300

Aids the nervous system

Vitamin B

300

Additives vs. Preservatives

ADDITIVES - ENHANCE A FOOD/DRINK'S TASTE, APPEARANCE, NUTRITIONAL VALUE, ETC.

PRESERVATIVES - A TYPE OF FOOD ADDITIVE DESIGNED TO EXTEND SHELF LIFE

300

____________ is the mineral associated with maintaining the body's balance of water and electrolytes.

SODIUM

400

This nutrient helps move food through the digestive tract.

FIBER

400

Promotes good vision

Vitamin A

400

Natural vs. Added Sugar

NATURAL - found within foods such as fruits and vegetables (ex. sweet potato)

ADDED - processed sugar that improves the taste of food/drink (ex. Twix bar)

400

Name 5 factors that influence food choice.

COST, CULTURE/RELIGION, SEASONALITY, ENDORSEMENTS, FOOD ALLERGIES, ETC.

500

2000 of these per day... a measure of the amount of energy in food.

CALORIES.

500

Promotes healthy skin and nails

Vitamin E

500

Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients

MACRONUTRIENTS - NEEDED IN LARGE AMOUNTS (CARBOHYDRATES, FATS, PROTEIN)

MICRONUTRIENTS - NEEDED IN SMALL AMOUNTS (VITAMINS AND MINERALS)

500

Meat and beans are examples of this macronutrient.

PROTEIN