Why Nutrition Matters
What we eat can affect both our physical health and our _____ Health.
What is Mental Health
Drinking enough of this every day is just as important as eating healthy foods.
What is Water.
True or False, A Tomato is a Vegetable
False
Scientifically they are fruits because they grow from the flower of the plant and have seeds inside!
People with Diabetes need to carefully monitor this intake in their diet.
What is Sugar
Calories on a nutrition label is the only thing that matters
What is False!
Eating well can help manage conditions like Diabetes and ____ Pressure.
What is Blood Pressure
Most of our essential vitamins and minerals are best obtained from these colorful natural foods.
Digestion Begins when Food enters what part of your body
What is your Mouth
This type of carbohydrate is found in pastries, candy, soda and sugary cereals
Which is a better snack, One chocolate chip cookie or A whole bag of grapes
What is Grapes
A whole bag of grapes has roughly the same calories as one small cookie, but grapes give fiber, vitamins, and water!
Nutrition helps give your body this throughout the day.
What is Energy.
How could I figure out how much water I need to drink a day to be properly hydrated?
Bonus: How many water bottles should I drink a day if i weigh 120 Lbs?
What is Half of your body weight in ounces.
4 Bottles of water
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles and is recommended to be included in every meal.
What is Protein.
True or false, Vitamins and Minerals help the immune system and organs function properly
What is True!
Foods with shorter ingredients lists are generally
What is healthier / better for you
Good nutrition helps strengthen this system that fights off Illnesses.
What is the Immune System
Eggs, Chicken, Fish and Beans are all examples of this nutrients that helps build muscles.
What is Proteins
this percentage on a Nutrition label shows how much of a nutrient in one serving contributes to your daily needs
What is Daily Value % ( DV )
True or false, Drinking just one soda per day increases your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by 25%
When you nourish your body well, you can think clearer and feel
What is Stronger/ Better
True or False, Natural Sugars in fruit are the same sugars in candy and soda.
What is False
The body's main source of energy
What is Carbohydrates/ Whole Carbohydrates
What is the approximate number of calories we are recommended to eat in one day
This type of Carbohydrate is found in Fruits, Green Leafy Vegetables and whole grain oats
What is Whole Carbohydrates.
Balancing your plate with protein, whole grains, and vegetables supports energy, mood and weight management is called
What is a Balanced Meal