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The digestion of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins occurs mostly……

Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins are considered……

What are parts of the nutrition label you want to get enough of?

We can know the amount of nutrients and energy foods have/provide by reading the food labels, particularly for processed foods.

If you would like to meet with me, what should you do first?

A food that has 20% of sodium is a very tasty and healthy choice, while a food with 2% of sodium does not taste much, and is unhealthy as it is low in nutrient density. 

Different foods provide……. Select the FALSE/INCORRECT answer.

Only processed foods have food labels. Whole foods do not usually have food labels.

Foods that provide 100 calories per serving are considerate moderate in calories content. Foods that provide 400 calories per serving are considerate high in calories content. I can use the above information to make healthy food choice decisions. For example > If know I am going to have an intense, long day at work, I might eat foods that provide 400 calories per serving, like whole wheat toasts, with smashed banana, almond butter and honey. That will provide energy (carbs form the bread, banana and honey), protein (almond butter, whole wheat grain), and fiber (whole wheat), to keep me going all day.  Then, for dinner, since a had a nutrition lunch, I might just have a light dinner that provides 100 calories per serving, like a fresh green salad and/or a comforting green vegetable soup.

What foods should be offered to children? Select all the CORRECT answers. HINT: there are 2 correct answers.