True or false. We want to eat more simple carbs (sugars) and less complex carbs (fibers and starches)
False. We want to eat more complex carbs
Why should we eat more complex carbs in our diet (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts)?
They make our hair and skin softer
They make our muscles grow stronger
They're packed with nutrients and give us lasting energy
How much fiber is in TWO SERVINGS of pinto beans?
10 grams of fiber
How can we avoid eating too much sodium in our diet?
Look for "low sodium" canned foods or rinse them off
Eat more deli meat and sausage
Eat more pretzels and chips
How can we avoid eating too much sodium in our diet?
Only check the nutrition label if you know it's a salty food
Eat more canned vegetables
Choose fresh or frozen vegetables without sauces
True or false. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for our body
True
False
Foods high in sodium include:
Potato chips
Tomatoes
Baked potato
How much sodium should we eat/drink every day?
No more than 2,300 mg a day
We should eat/drink as little as possible
No more than 5,000 mg a day
True or false. When we eat too much sodium, it can increase our blood pressure and cause a heart attack or a stroke
True
False
How much fiber do you see on his nutrition label?
4 grams of fiber
How many total carbohydrates do you see on this nutrition label?
37 grams of carbohydrates
Foods that have carbohydrates include:
oils, like olive and coconut oil
grains, fruits, and starchy vegetables
protein, like salmon and beef
True or False. Sodium can keep our blood pressure healthy and muscles and nerves working normally when we eat the right amount
True
False
Foods high in sodium include:
Fruit
Canned soup
Milk
How much sodium is in this Chick Fil A sandwich?
1400 mg of sodium
How many total carbohydrates are in one serving of goldfish?
20 grams of carbohydrates
True or false. If a food doesn't taste salty, it doesn't have a lot of sodium in it
False. Some foods that don't taste salty have A LOT of sodium.
True or false. We should eat more whole grains (whole wheat bread and pasta) and less refined grains (white bread and white rice) in our diet.
True
How much sodium is in one serving of this pack of deli meat?
500 mg of sodium
How many total carbohydrates are in one slice of whole wheat bread?
11 grams of total carbohydrates
Foods high in sodium include:
Orange juice
Jelly beans
Instant chocolate pudding
How much sodium is in one serving of this frozen pizza?
810 mg of sodium
When we go out to eat (restaurant or fast food), how do we know how much sodium is in the food we order?
Guess how salty it is depending on how it tastes
Look up the nutrition info online
Foods high in sodium include:
Fresh chicken breast
Deli meat, like turkey and ham lunch meat
Frozen fruit