Carbohydrates
Name 1 carbohydrate at the Thanksgiving table.
Bread, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, mac n cheese, pie, corn, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce
Turkey, Ham, mashed potatoes (milk),
Name 1 fat at the Thanksgiving table.
butter, gravy
Name one skill to use while at Thanksgiving.
TIPP, STOP, grounding, journal, etc
Where is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
New York City
Name a function of carbohydrates.
Body’s main source of fuel
Converted into glucose and used as energy
All tissues and cells can use glucose for energy
Stored in the muscles and liver for future energy use
Important in intestinal health and bowel function
Proper functioning of brain, kidneys, muscles (including the heart)
Name a function of protein.
Building blocks of every cell, tissue, and organ
Needed for cell growth and tissue repair
Important for immune function
Making essential hormones and enzymes
Preserving lean muscle mass
Name a function of fat.
Normal growth and development
Energy source
Absorbing certain vitamins (A, D, E, K)
Providing cushioning for organs
Maintaining cell membrane
Healthy looking skin and hair
Promotes hormone production
Provides flavor and structure to food
* Dietary fat helps with body temperature regulation
Week Before Thanksgiving Dos and Don't:
A. Eat regular meals & snacks
B. Have a variety of food.
C. Practice self-care if this time of year is hard for you.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above
What main food item was NOT at the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is the daily percentage your body needs of carbohydrates.
Make up 45 – 65% of the total energy used in a day
What is the daily percentage of protein that our bodies need?
10-35%
What is the daily percentage of fat that our bodies need?
Make up 20 - 35% of the total energy used in a day
Define calorie.
Calorie is simply the unit of energy that food provides.
Do all turkeys actually gobble?
Only male turkeys gobble.
True or False.
Pumpkin pie has fiber to help with digestion.
True
True or False.
Turkey is a good source of iron.
Iron helps produce red blood cells, and helps in hormone production.
True or False.
Eating fat will turn into fat in the body.
Having body fat is normal and necessary. The amount of body fat that an individual needs varies depending on so many factors, so comparison is fruitless.
The diet and weight loss industry is a ________ dollar business.
billion.
The diet and weight loss industry profited $90 billion dollars last yeras. It literally exists to porfit of you hating your body.
According to Americans, what's the best part of Thankgiving?
The leftovers
Name the 2 different types of carbohydrates and give an example for each from Thanksgiving food.
Simple vs. Complex: Simple carbohydrates (like fruit) are broken down and used quicker whereas complex carbohydrates (like whole wheat bread) take longer to break down. Both have the same end result (glucose) which is used to fuel the body!
Name the 2 different types of proteins and give an example of each using Thanksgiving foods.
Complete: provides all of the essential amino acids. Animal-based foods; for example, meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs, and cheese are considered complete protein sources.
Incomplete: doesn’t include all of the essential amino acids. Complementary proteins are two or more incomplete protein sources that together provide all of the essential amino acids. Example is rice with beans.
What are the 4 micronutrients that need fat to be asborbed.
D, E, A, K
All food, no matter what it is provide macro and micronutrients. Some foods provide more and some provide less. All food provides something for our body.
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
3 days