Nutrition 101

Avocado is a an example of which macronutrient?

• Carbs

• Sugar

• Fat

• Protein

Which of the following foods, would be a it be a good idea to eat less of?

• Brussel Sprouts

• Eggs

• Cookies

• Chicken

What is your favorite meal that your parents/guardians/grandparents make for you?

If I was eating a meal that consisted of rice, beans, carnitas, tortillas and plantains, which macronutrient am I eating A LOT of?

• Fat

• Protein

• Vegetables

• Carbs

Is drinking sugar filled soda good for your health?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

• Probably not, but going to drink it anways

One medium-size apple equals one serving of fruit. If you eat half an apple, how many servings of fruit will you have eaten?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1

• 1 1/2

Protein is needed to build muscles and help you digest your food. It also serves as a chemical messenger. Most protein comes from the Meat/Poultry/Egg/Fish/Nut group of the Food Guide Pyramid. Which of these foods fits in this food group?

• apple

• milk

• rice

• chicken

You should eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. At least how many servings should you eat in a week?

• 21

• 15

• 35

• 48

What is one important thing protein does for the body?

• helps make bones strong

• keeps us from getting cold

• helps build muscles

Carbohydrates contain the chemical elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. What do carbohydrates do for your body?

• help make bones strong

• supply energy

• help build muscles