1 - Healthy Nutrition & Food Planning Review

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• Bread

• Toast

What are essential nutrients?

• Nutrients that our bodies cannot make and must be obtained from food.

• Nutrients that our bodies can make and do not need to be obtained from food.

• Nutrients that are needed in smaller quantities than non-essential nutrients.

What are non-essential nutrients?

• Nutrients that our bodies can make and do not need to be obtained from food.

• Nutrients that our bodies cannot make and must be obtained from food.

• Nutrients that are needed in larger quantities than essential nutrients.

What is the difference between essential and non-essential nutrients?

• Essential nutrients are found in food, while non-essential nutrients are made by our bodies.

• Essential nutrients are made by our bodies, while non-essential nutrients are found in food.

• Essential nutrients are needed in larger quantities than non-essential nutrients.

Label each part of the MyPlate picture with the correct food group.

a

b

c

d

e

Vegetables

Dairy

Fruits

Grains

Protein

What are calories?

• Units of food energy that track how much we should eat to stay healthy.

• Units of measurement for the weight of food.

• Units of measurement for the size of food portions.

What are empty calories?

• Calories obtained from less-nutritious sources.

• Calories obtained from essential nutrients.

• Calories obtained from fruits and vegetables.

How can you check the amount of fat in a food?

• Read the food label and multiply the grams of fat by 9.

• Read the food label and divide the grams of fat by 9.

• Read the food label and add the grams of fat to the total calories.

What is an example of a good and balanced meal?

• One slice of pizza, a serving of chips, baby carrots, and a small orange.

• Grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, brown rice, and a side salad.

• Pasta with creamy sauce, garlic bread, and a milkshake.

What is the first step in meal planning?

• Looking at recipes and choosing a variety of meals.

• Making a grocery list of all the things needed for the recipes.

• Storing the food after shopping.