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Food labels and nutrients

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  • Name atleast 3 nutrients shown in the picture. 
    carbs, protein, water, fibre, vitamins, minerals, fats
  • What is a food that contain fats?
    butter, cheese
  • A macronutrient needed to maintain bone, muscle, and skin health
    Protein
  • How many carbohydrates are in this food?
    37 g
  • Which foods help us fight germs?
    fruits and vegetables
  • What macronutrient helps break down foods in our digestive system?
    Fiber
  • What two foods contain minerals?
    any fruits or vegetables
  • What are calories?
    calories are the energy we get from food
  • What two foods contain protein?
    chicken, fish
  • What two foods contain fibre?
    any fruits or vegetables
  • A unit of measurement used to define the amount of energy a food provides the body.
    Calorie
  • What does a food label tell us?
    The nutrients and amount of nutrients in the food we eat
  • What happens if we dont use all of our calories?
    we will gain weight
  • Refers to the mineral table salt
    Sodium
  • Name a carbohydrate
    rice, bread, pasta
  • Name a healthy fat
    Avocados, nuts, fish
  • Where can we get natural sugars from?
    Fruits
  • Which nutrients help us grow muscle?
    proteins
  • Which type of foods give us energy?
    carbohydrates and fats
  • What does serving size tell us?
    How much to eat to get the nutrients on the food label
  • What is a balanced diet?
    A diet that contains all of the food groups and all of the nutrients
  • How are ingredients listed on a nutrition facts label?
    From most used to least
  • What two foods contain vitamins?
    any fruits or vegetables
  • How many calories are in this food?
    230