MACROnutrients
This macronutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates.
There are two micronutrients. Other than vitamins, what is the other micronutrient?
What are minerals.
This part of a nutrition label tells you how much of each nutrient is in one portion of food.
What is the serving size.
Brandy from Eat Smart's humorous name/term for contamination.
What is saucy sauce.
Doing this for at least 30 minutes a day, like walking or biking, helps keep your heart and body healthy.
What is exercise?
These macronutrients help build and repair muscles.
What are proteins.
This vitamin is important for vision and immune health and is found in carrots and sweet potatoes.
What is Vitamin A.
The total number of calories listed on a food label refers to this amount.
What is one serving?
What should you ALWAYS do before handling food?
What is washing your hands?
Drinking plenty of this each day helps your body stay hydrated and function properly.
What is water?
These macronutrients provide the most calories per gram (9 calories/gram).
What are fats?
This mineral helps build strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium.
This term tells you how much a nutrient contributes to your daily diet, usually listed as a percent.
What is % Daily Value?
This kitchen tool should be cleaned or replaced after cutting raw meat on it. (Hint: you guys were gifted one of these from Eat Smart)
What is a cutting board?
This word describes how your body uses food to produce energy.
What is metabolism?
This type of fat is considered “good” and can help lower cholesterol. (Hint: opposite of saturated fats)
What is unsaturated fats.
This vitamin, often found in citrus fruits like oranges, helps your body heal cuts and fight off colds. (Hint:helps prevent scurvy)
What is Vitamin C?
Where can you find the most used ingredient when looking at a food label?
What is at the top of the list?
Raw meat, fruits, and vegetables should never be cut on the same one of these without washing it first.
What is a cutting board?
This common emotion, which can be caused by school or problems at home, can affect both your mental and physical health.
What is stress?
This nutrient, technically not a macronutrient but essential, helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients.
What is water?
A deficiency in this mineral can lead to anemia.
What is iron?
This type of fat is often labeled as “partially hydrogenated oils” and is considered harmful to heart health. (Hint:no longer legal)
What is trans fats?
You should store leftovers in the fridge or throw it away within this many hours after cooking.
What is 2 hours?
This term describes the balance of eating nutritious foods and being physically active.
What is a healthy lifestyle?