Fats
Protein
Veggies
Sodium
Whole Grains
100

What fat is usually found in processed foods? Saturated, unsaturated or trans fat.

Trans fat

100

List 3 non-meat protein sources

eggs, beans, dairy

100

What does it mean to "Eat a Rainbow"?

Eating a colorful variety of vegetables that provide different nutrients everyday

100

What's another word for salt?

Sodium

100

How much of your grains should be whole grains?

Half

200

True or false: Fat is one of the 3 main nutrients in food that supplies your body with energy.

True

200

What's a way to make your protein choices lean?

Trimming the visible fat

200

What is considered a vegetable but also a grain?

Corn

200

What's an alternative for salt seasoning?

Herbs or spices

200

What word should you look for on the ingredient list when reading the food label?

whole wheat, 100% whole grain oats

300

What fat is solid at room temperature?

Saturated fats

300

What does protein do for our body?

Helps repair body tissues and build strong muscles

300

How many cups of vegetables should women (19-50 yrs old) have daily?

2 1/2 cups

300

How much salt should we have per day?

2300 mg per day

300

What are the 3 components of a whole grain?

bran, endosperm, and germ

400

Which of these oils is a monounsaturated fat... vegetable oil, olive oil, or soybean oil

Olive oil

400

Which of these are not a notable nutrient in your protein choices? Vitamin E, Iron, or Potassium

Potassium

400

When choosing can vegetables what options should you look for?

No salt added or low sodium

400

Diets high in sodium are linked to what health issues? (list 3).

water retention, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease

400

What is the daily recommended about of grains and whole grains for women (19-50 yrs old)?

6 oz grains 

3 oz whole grains

500

Which fat helps improve your heart health by reducing plaque buildup in your arteries and decreasing unhealthy fats in your blood?

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

500

List 3 high fat meats.

bologna, hotdogs, bacon

500

How many subgroups are vegetables divided into?

5

500

You should limit foods with more than ______ mg of sodium per serving.

200mg

500

What's the difference between unrefined and refined grains?

The bran and germ are stripped away and only the endosperm is left.