Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits

Protein is:

• The powerhouse of the cell

• Essential for bones and teeth

• Useful for brain functioning

• The building-block of muscle and soft tissue

Select the foods that are highest in Calcium

• Beef

• Milk

• Almonds

• Fruit

Raw vegetables retain more nutrients

• True

• False

Which of the following practices is NOT healthy to do?

• Eat vegetables and fruits daily.

• Limit the intake of sugar and salt

• Increase the consumption of fatty foods.

• Eat breakfast high in fiber like oatmeal.

Why do adolescents require more energy and nutrients?

• They need to achieve full growth potential.

• They engage in more active physical activities.

• Their bodies are preparing for pubertal changes

Which of the following is NOT a category of the MyPlate plan?

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Grains

• Sweets

Substances found in food that the body needs for health, growth, maintenance, and repair.

• Electrolytes

• Nutrients

• Calories

• Enzymes

Approximately what percentage of our diet should consist of fruits and vegetables?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 60%

What are some long-term health effects of consuming too much added sugars?

• type 2 diabetes

• heart disease

• weight gain

• all of the choices

Too much sodium in our diets can lead to:

• high blood pressure

• weight gain

• diabetes

• all of the choices