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What are nutrition questions and answers? ›

The ingredients in packaged food and beverage items are listed separately from (and often below) the Nutrition Facts label. This information lists each ingredient in the product by its common or usual name, and in descending order by weight.

% Daily Value (DV) can help you. figure out if a food is HIGH or. LOW in a nutrient, Use the 5-20 Rule. If the % DV is 5 or less then it is low in that nutrient, If the% DV is 20% or more then it is high in that nutrient.

Nutrition is the process of nourishing or being nourished, especially the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues.

The two main type of nutrition is autotrophic and heterotrophic. When an organism can prepare its own food, such as plants, they are known as autotrophs and such type of nutrition is known as autotrophic nutrition.

Nutrients are the building-blocks of the body, while ingredients are the food sources of those nutrients.

On a product label, the ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance by weight, with the ingredients used in the greatest amount first, followed by those in smaller amounts.

What is an unhealthy diet? Diets high in sugars, saturated and trans- fats, low fibre foods and high-sugar drinks contribute to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other health problems. High intake of fast food and processed foods increases these health risks.

What foods should you avoid to lose belly fat? ›

"Eating refined carbs like bread, rice, pasta and cookies [in excess] will increase our belly fat. If we want to lose it, we should focus on eating nutrient- and fiber-rich carbs such as vegetables and low-glycemic fruits," says Djordjevic.

High-fiber foods not only provide volume but also take longer to digest, making you feel full longer on fewer calories. Vegetables, fruits and whole grains all contain fiber.

The percent Daily Value (%DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a total daily diet. The %DV can help you determine if a serving of food is high or low in a nutrient.

The big three nutrients that you need to be concerned with are carbohydrates, protein, and fat. An eating strategy that balances these three macro-nutrients will skyrocket your fitness and therapy results.

Essential Questions:

-What healthy goal can I set for myself regarding nutrition? -How can I influence others to make healthy choices? Unit Assessment: Students will be able to recognize and describe healthy nutritional choices. Students will describe the My Plate Dietary Guidelines.

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