Q8: Food Labels/Diets

Why is too much sodium in your diet considered to be bad?

• It may cause high blood pressure and strokes.

• It may cause an explosive chemical reaction.

• It may be unflavored soda.

• It may dilate your esophagus.

What makes a good nutrition plan work.

• consistency

• portion control

• calorie count

• ignoring food labels

Why did Coach Soria say, "Good nutrition and some exercise are the best medicine."

Why is cholesterol bad?

• it may harden arteries

• it may form albuterol in your lungs

• it may deteriorate your bones

• it may cause dehydration

______ ______ are chemicals added to foods to keep them fresh, enhance their color, flavor, and texture.

• Food additives

• Food supplements

• Food artifacts

• Food conductives

Which (2) nutrients should you consume a lot of?

• Fiber and protein

• Protein and sodium

• Iron and saturated fats

• Cholesterol and sugar

If you wanted to stay away from food additives, you should eat...

• fresh fruit

• fresh vegetables

• fresh fish, meat, and chicken

• bacon, cuz why not.

TRUE or FALSE: Ingredients are substances that form a mixture of food. Companies always add them to make sure what you are eating is ALWAYS good for you.

• FALSE

• TRUE

TRUE or FALSE: I can get an idea of my daily macronutrients by looking at the food label on the food package.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What do food companies do to sell you their food product?