nutrition questions Flashcards
(L1) MyPlate Food Groups are…
Grains, fruits, vegetables, protein foods, and dairy.
(L1) Make ____ your grains _____
half, whole
(L1) Make half your plate ______ and ________
fruits, vegetables
(L1) Macronutrients provide the energy our body needs in larger quantities The 3 macronutrients are…
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
(L1) Micronutrients help our body grow and _______. The 3 micronutrients are…
develop, Vitamins, minerals, and water
(L2) BMI stands for…
It is an estimate of normal, overweight, or obese based on ______ and ______.
It does not differentiate between ___ and ______ (& is confusing as a health indicator).
Body Mass Index
height, weight
fat, muscle
(L2) Calories are a measurement of _____. Food provides _______ & the body burns ________.
energy
(L2) Body weight depends on many factors: _______, __________, __________, ________, and __________. Some factors can be controlled while others cannot.
genetics, food availability, food preferences, habits, and physical activity
(L2) Metabolism is the chemical process by which…
the body breaks down food to release this energy.
(L2) Metabolic rates depend on factors such as ___, ______, ______, ______ _______, and ________.
age, height, weight, activity level, and biology.
(L3) ________ are the building blocks of all cells. Also, helps to repair and make new cells.
Proteins
(L3) ______ provide over 2x as much energy as the other ____________. Also, helps the nervous system function and keeps hair/nails healthy.
Fats, macronutrients
(L3) __________ are the main source of energy for our body. They fuel the brain and provide energy to all cells.
Carbohydrates
(L3) Carbohydrates fuel the _____ and provide ______ to all cells.
brain, energy
(L3) _____ aids in reducing types of cancer and a variety of digestive tract diseases.
Fiber
(L4) What is the amount of hours of sleep recommended for a teen?
9-10 hours
(L4) Affects of more sleep:
- Improved Memory
- Motor Skill Improvement
- Hormone Regulation
- Better overall health
(L4) The best breakfast has all of the ___________
macronutrients
(L4) The best breakfast has 3 out of 5 food groups:
Grains
Vegetables or Fruits
Dairy or Protein
(L4) Benefits of breakfast: Improve ________ _________ , improve overall _____, & better _______ _______ over the course of the day
academic performance, diet, nutrient intake
(L5) %Daily Value tells you how much a ______ in a serving contributes to a _____ _____. (_____ calories a day)
nutrient, daily diet, 2000
(L5) Identify % Daily Value of Sodium, Saturated Fats, and added Sugars
The recommendation is to eat ____ than 100% of each of these nutrients daily.
less
(L5) Identify % Daily Value of Fiber, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Potassium
The recommendation is to eat ___% of each of these nutrients daily
100%
(L5) Ingredients are listed in descending order by _____
weight
(L5) Recommendation is for foods with ______ food ingredients (less processed or chemically altered ingredients)
readable
(L6) The small intestine ______ ______ the food mixture
breaks down
(L6) The small intestine helps the body ______ all the vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
absorb
(L6) You can help your _______ _______ by drinking water
digestive system
(L6) Food travels from the mouth → ________ → stomach→ _____ intestine →______ intestine → out the anus
esophagus, small, large
You can help your digestive system by eating a _______ diet that includes foods rich in ______.
healthy, fiber
It’s important to get all the _____ from eating a ______ of foods.
nutrients, variety
Vary your _____ routine
Move to ___-fat or fat-____ dairy or milk
protein, low, free
Nutrients are substances that help the body _____, ______ tissues and give _______ to the body’s systems.
grow, repair, energy
Empty calories are…
Could lead to _____ _____
Foods that do not provide nutrients, weight gain
It takes a lot of _______ _______to burn unneeded or _____ calories.
physical activity, extra
Energy balance occurs when you eat the ____ amount of calories that you ____ through activity and daily movement
same, burn
