Healthy Fats
______ is the healthiest type of fat
monounsaturated, polyunsaturated
Where is protein located on the inverted food pyramid?
Top/ top left
Fruits and veggies are located where on the inverted food pyramid?
Top/ top right
Where are grains located on the inverted food pyramid?
Give an example of a healthy lunch containing all 5 food groups
answers will vary
avocados, olive oil, nuts, etc.
Protein is one of the body's most important building blocks (T/F)
TRUE
1 standard sized apple is equal to how many cups of fruit?
1 cup
___ flour is considered unhealthy due to its low nutrient concentration
White/all purpose
What should you always look at before purchasing a packaged food item
The nutrition label
Trans fat is beneficial to digestive health (T/F)
FALSE
Muscle
How many cups of fruit should the average adult have per day?
1.5-2 cups
Whole grains are healthier because they contain the bran, endosperm, and germ of the seed (T/F)
True
What was used as the dietary guidelines prior to the inverted food pyramid?
MyPlate
Healthy fats support ___ and ___ health
heart, brain, skin, cell, or eye
_____ proteins contains all necessary amino acids
Complete
Peas, potatoes, and corn are examples of ___ vegetables
starchy
List 2 examples of healthy alternatives to white rice
Brown rice, quinoa, oats, barley, spelt, amaranth, etc.
Vitamins are considered as ___nutrients
micronutrients
What is a key physical characteristic of unsaturated fats?
Liquid at room temperature
How much protein does an average adult need per kilogram per day?
0.8 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram
_____ gives orange, red, and yellow produce their color
Carotenoids
What makes a refined grain unhealthy?
It only contains the endosperm, stripped away from other nutrients
This nutrient supports gut health, digestion, and energy levels
Fiber