6th Unit 4 Extra Credit

Front

The chemical process by which your body breaks down the nutrients in foods to release energy for the cells in your body describes _____.

Back

metabolism

Front

_____ is a type of complex carbohydrate that is not digested by the human body or broken down into sugar as other carbohydrates are.

Back

Fiber

Front

Which nutrient can be found in both animals and plants and provides growth and repair of your body’s tissues?

Back

protein

Front

According to MyPlate, which two food groups should make up half of your plate?

Back

fruits and vegetables

Front

About how many cups of fruit does the USDA recommend eating each day?

Back

2 cups

Front

Which food would be a poor nutritional choice to make from its food group? Options: apple pie – fruit, cheddar cheese – dairy, salmon – protein, sweet potato – vegetables

Back

apple pie – fruit

Front

Why does MyPlate plan suggest to choose skim or 1% milk over whole?

Back

Skim and 1% have the same amount of nutrients with less fat and calories.

Front

Which food group includes beans, peas, seafood, and eggs?

Back

protein

Front

When reading a recipe’s ingredients, which substance makes the recipe an unhealthy choice if it is present in a high amount? fiber, protein, unsaturated fat, trans fat

Back

trans fat

Front

The USDA recommends choosing meats that are at least what percentage lean?

Back

90% lean