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oatmeal, spaghetti, pretzels, cereals, bread, tortillas, etc.
Name at least three foods that are categorized in the grains group.
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vitamin C
This vitamin is thought to help prevent colds, what is it?
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Their glucose or sugar levels
A glucometer is used by people with diabetes to test levels of this in their blood. What is it testing?
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salads, fruit cup instead of fries, grilled chicken instead of fried, etc.
If you do end up eating at a fast food restaurant, what are some options you can order to make your meal more healthy?
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1200
1 Doritos serving is 150 calories. A bag of Doritos includes 8 servings. How many calories is the whole bag?
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Protein
Which food group do you need 2-3 servings of per day?
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vitamin D
This vitamin helps your body to absorb calcium. What is it?
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Too much sodium can cause increased blood pressure (hypertension)
Sodium has what effect on your blood pressure?
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a) French fries
What is the biggest selling restaurant food in the United States?
a) French fries b) hamburgers c) pizza d) ice cream |
c) food energy
What does a calorie measure?
a) fat b) weight c) food energy d) pounds |
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3 cups
How many cups of dairy are recommended per day?
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c) minerals
sodium, zinc, calcium, and potassium are all examples of what?
a) vitamins b) proteins c) minerals d) carbohydrates |
True
True or false? Diabetes increases your risk for heart disease.
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b) 590
in 1993, the average fast food cheeseburger had 333 calories. How many calories does the average fast food cheeseburger have today?
a) 450 b) 590 c) 630 d) 720 |
reduced chance of disease, increased energy levels, etc.
Name one pro of healthy eating habits.
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Protein
What is the only food group that is not a source of carbohydrates?
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C) vitamin C
Which vitamin is NOT found in milk?
a) vitamin A b) vitamin B c) vitamin C d) vitamin D |
saturated fat
Your risk of heart disease is significantly decreased it you cut out which kind of fat?
saturated or unsaturated? |
b) once a month
To maintain a healthy diet, most nutritionists recommend limiting fast food to:
a) once a week b) once a month c) once a year d) never |
a) fat
Excess carbohydrates turn into what?
a) fat b) starch c) water d) energy |
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c) 2000 calories a day
Daily values are calculated for the average person who consumes a total of
a) 200 calories a day b) 1000 calories a day c) 2000 calories a day d) 3000 calories a day |
Vitamin K
This vitamin helps with blood clotting?
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Type 2 diabetes
This type of diabetes formerly seen only in adults, is now also seen in children due to inactivity and poor nutrition.
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Carl's Jr.
Which chain has the unhealthiest burger with it's calorie intake being over 1500 calories?
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Solid
Saturated fats have what form at room temperature?
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