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Which food group does cereal belong in?
Grain. Cereal is made from wheat, corn, or oats. This is how cereal has fiber and other essential nutrients.
Which nutrient makes up most of your body?
Water! It is necessary for the proper functioning of the body and plays a role in transporting nutrients, regulating body temperature, and overall hydration.
Which nutrient helps build muscle?
Protein. When it is broken down into amino acids they build and repair msucle.
Which nutrient provides you with your first source of energy?
Carbohydrates. They get broken down into glucose which the body uses as fuel.
Which fat is a "healthy" fat? Give an example.
unsaturated fat; avocado This fat helps lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
What food group do you find protein?
Meat & Beans.
True or False. Added sugar and liquid calories can lead to weight gain.
True. Consuming added sugar in soda and juices can lead to weight gain over time. These drinks may leave you unsatisfied and consuming more calories.
Give 1 example of a lean meat and 1 example of a NON-lean meat.
Chicken/turkey/tuna; sausage. Sausage is not lean due to the high fat content.
What is the recommended amount of sodium per meal? Name 2 high sodium foods.
500 mg or less; canned food, soup, frozen dinners, takeout, tacos, pizza
Which type of yogurt is lowest in sugar? Chobani non-fat greek yogurt or Yoplait original strawberry.
Chobani non-fat greek yogurt.
Which type of oil is the healthiest to cook with?
avocado oil
Which is a better post-workout snack? 1/4 cup of trail mix or flavored greek yogurt
Flavored greek yogurt. This has the right balance of carbs and protein to refuel and rebuild muscles
What is a flavor enhancer commonly used in fast food?
MSG; this creates a savory taste to improve the taste of food.
Which fast food restaurants have the healthiest options?
Panera Bread, Chipotle, CoreLife
What is a vegetable that is 96% water?
Cucumber
True or False. FDA allows trace amounts of bug parts in food items.
True
