Nutrition

How many grams per serving are necessary for a food item to be a good source of fiber?

At least 3 grams per serving

When does digestion start?

With your first bite of food. The mouth contains parts of the digestive system: the teeth, tongue, taste buds, and salivary glands.

Fill in the blank: The American Dietetic Association reports that ___% of 4th-8th graders skipped breakfast.

57%

What is an example of a nutrient dense food?

Fruits- Apple, Banana, Kiwi Veggies- Carrots, Brocoli, Spinach etc...

What does eating breakfast tell the body to do?

"Wake up", send oxygen to the brain, and get the body working

What are the 5 groups represented on MyPlate?

Grains, Veggies, Dairy, Fruits, and Proteins

What is the daily intake of carbohydrates?

45-65%

What are some sources of fiber?

1. All-natural cereals 2. Whole-grain breads 3. Beans 4. Fruits

Which 3 of the total 6 essential nutrients provide your body with energy?

1. Carbohydrates 2. Fats 3. Proteins

Why is water good for the body?

1. Control body temperature 2. Helps with digestion 3. Keeps blood constant

What are some sources of minerals?

1. Dairy 2. Fruits 3. Meats

What are two ways to make sure you get the nutrients you need?

1. Eat a variety of foods. 2. Don't skip meals.

What are the three basic body types?

1. Endomorph-large 2. Ectomorph- small 3. Mesomorph- medium

Why are fats good for the body?

1. Energy yielding 2. Help to store vitamins A, D, E, and K 3. Insulation

What are some sources of carbohydrates?

1. Fruits 2. Pasta 3. Grains

What are some sources of vitamins?

1. Fruits 2. Vegetables 3. Grains

Why are proteins useful for the body?

1. Growth and repair of cells 2. Muscle development 3. Healthy skin

What are the different types of cholesterol and which is best for the body?

1. HDL- best for the body 2. LDL 3. VLDL

What three factors is physical size based upon?

1. Heredity 2. Diet 3. Exercise

What are some of the behaviors of children who do not eat breakfast?

1. Irritability 2. Restlessness 3. Decreased attention span

How does fiber help the body?

1. It helps push other particles through the digestive system. 2. Can keep weight under control. 3. Can help prevent certain diseases.

What are some sources of proteins?

1. Meat products 2. Nuts 3. Beans

What are some of the sources of fats?

1. Meats 2. Oils 3. Dressings

What are two of the influences on food choices?

1. Peer Pressure 2. Availability 3. Advertising

Why are vitamins useful for the body?

1. Regulate body processes 2. Help to fight against disease

Why are minerals good for the body?

1. Regulate chemical reactions in the body 2. Help in the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth.

What are the two types of carbohydrates and which has more nutrients?

1. Simple 2. Complex- more nutrients

What is the daily intake of proteins?

10-35%

Fill in the blank: The percent daily values on a nutrition label are based on a _____ calorie diet.

2,000

What is the daily intake of fats?

20-35%

How many grams of fiber should you eat daily?

25 to 30 grams of fiber each day

How many calories is 1 gram of protein?

4 calories

How many calories is one gram of carbohydrates?

4 calories

How many calories is 1 gram of fat?

9 calories

What is osteoporosis?

A condition of brittle and porous bones.

What is Diabetes?

A disease when the pancreas doesn't produce an adequate amount of insulin.

What is insulin?

A hormone to regulate the absorption of sugars into the cells.

What is MyPlate?

A program used as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices.

What does breakfast mean?

Breaking ones fast.

What is energy from food measured in?

Calories

Which nutrient is the body's main or preferred source of energy?

Carbohydrates

What are the 6 essential nutrients?

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

Fill in the blank: Breakfasts that include_____ carbohydrates and some ____ will give you the energy you need to start the day.

Complex, protein

What is food-borne illness?

Consuming unsafe food-raw, undercooked, spoiled

True or False: Emotions do not influence food choices.

False. Emotions influence food choices.

True or False: Many sodas are nutrient dense.

False. Many sodas are empty-calorie foods.

True or False: Vitamins are energy yielding.

False. Vitamins are non-energy yielding.

What is cholesterol?

Fat-like substance in food.

What are unsaturated fats?

Fats that are liquid at room temperature.

What are saturated fats?

Fats that are solid at room temperature.

What are empty-calorie foods?

Foods with few nutrients and many calories.

What is an example of an empty-calorie food?

Junk Food- Soda, Candy, Chips etc...

What body part produces cholesterol?

Liver

Why is Vitamin C useful for the body?

Needed for healthy teeth, gums, bones etc.

Why is iron good for the body?

Needed for hemoglobin in red blood cells

Why is calcium good for the body?

Needed to build and maintain strong bones/teeth

What is fasting?

Not eating

What is sodium?

Nutrient in salt that helps to control the amount of fluid in the body.

What is fiber?

Part of complex carbohydrates that doesn't completely break down.

Why is Vitamin A useful for the body?

Promotes healthy skin and normal vision

What are nutrients?

Substances in food that the body needs for growth, repair of cells and energy.

Fill in the blank: Many snack foods are high in calories, ___, ____, and/ or ____

Sugar, fat, sodium

What is hunger?

The body's physical need for food.

What is appetite?

The psychological desire for food.

What is Nutrition?

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them

True or False: Fiber only comes from food that come from plants.

True

True or False: The ingredients on a nutrition label are labeled greatest to least.

True.

Which is better for the body? Saturated or unsaturated fats?

Unsaturated fats