Post on 19-Jan-2016
What do you remember?
• How many calories per gram are there in protein, carbohydrates, and fat?
• What are the six essential nutrients?
• What is a calorie?
• What does BMI stand for?
What is the purpose of each nutrient?
• Water• Carbs• Protein• Fats• Vitamins• Minerals
• What is the difference between overweight an obesity?
• What nutrient is the main energy source of energy for your body?
• What are the five food groups on the Myplate?
• If a food item is high in fiber and low in protein, is it more likely a grain or meat product?
• What is an empty calorie?
• What is the significance of the order of ingredients on an ingredient list?
• What does nutrient dense mean?
Answers
How many calories per gram are there in protein, carbohydrates, and fat?
• Protein- 4• Carbohydrates- 4• Fats- 9
What are the six essential nutrients?
• Water• Protein• Carbohydrates• Fats• Minerals• Vitamins
What is a calorie?
• A unit of measurement that measures the energy content in food. There are 3500 calories in a pound.
What does BMI stand for?
• Body Mass Index
What is the purpose of each nutrient?
• Water- takes vitamins and minerals around the body and also removes waste from the body.
• Carbs- Main source of energy.• Proteins- Build and repair cells• Fats- warmth, source of energy, padding, helps
with intake of some vitamins and minerals.• Vitamins- Help regulate body processes.• Minerals-helps the body form healthy bones &
teeth keep blood healthy, keep organs working
What is the difference between overweight an obesity?
• Overweight is excess weight • Obesity is excess fat in the body
What nutrient is the main energy source of energy for your body?
• Carbohydrates
What are the five food groups on the Myplate?
• Fruits• Grains• Vegetables• Protein• Dairy
If a food item is high in fiber and low in protein, is it more likely a grain or meat product?
• Grain
What is an empty calorie?
• A calorie with no nutritional value
What is the significance of the order of ingredients on an ingredient list?
• Listed from most to least
What does nutrient dense mean?
• When comparing two foods with the same calories which one as more nutritious calories.