Food Labels
What is the purpose of food labels?
Food labels are used to give out information about ingredients, nutrients, and serving size
The food pyramid is divided into how many groups?
6 groups
What is the term commonly used to describe the study of food and how your body uses substances in food?
Nutrition
What is the most important mineral that should be consumed regularly?
Calcium
Sugar is a type of...
Carbohydrate
What are the Food Pyramid food groups?
milk, meat, fruit, vegetables, fats/sweets, and starch
What are the 6 main nutrients?
Fats, Protein, Carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water.
How much water should be obtained daily?
91 oz of water
When an ingredient is listed as the first three on the food label, what does that mean about the quantity of the ingredient?
The food contains a lot of it
About half of your diet should be made up of...
Grains & Vegetables
How many calories are needed for humans daily?
2,000–2,400 calories per day
Why is cutting out carbs dangerous?
While cutting out carbs can decrease fat, a diet must be balanced with different types of food to maintain a healthy body.
What are the three most common fats found on a food label?
Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fat.
What food group does yogurt, milk and cheese belong too?
Dairy group
What percentage of your daily calories should come from fatty food?
30%
What food pyramid category does extra virgin oil fall under?
fats/sweets
A unit of energy that indicates the amount of energy contained in food...
A calorie
Who created/enforced my food plate?
Michelle Obama and/or the USDA
What percentage of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates?
45%-65%
What is at the top of the food pyramid?
Foods that contain fats, oils, or sweets.