fad diet quiz

Question 1

what are macronutrients

Answer 1

carbs, fat, protein

Question 2

what are micronutrients

Answer 2

vitamins, minerals

Question 3

steps to reading food labels

Answer 3

1. check serving size
2. check calories
3. limit fats/sodium
4. get enough of vitamins. etc
5. footnote
6. quick dv guide

Question 4

all about serving size

Answer 4

compare serving size on package to amount you consume, if you eat amount you get calories/nutrients listed if you eat twice as much double all caloriws etc

Question 5

calories and % daily value

Answer 5

amount of energy in the food, per serving, 0% - 100% will tell if there is little or a lot of the nutrient, 5% DV is little, 15% DV is alot

Question 6

nutrients

Answer 6

try to get more of: fibre, vitamin A C, iron, calcium
try to get less of: fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, cholesterol

Question 7

sodium claims

Answer 7

source of fibre - at least 2g of fibre
low fat - 3g or less
cholesteral free - less than 2mg cholesteral and 2g or less saturated and trans fats
sodium free - contains less than 5mg
light - fat or calories reduced bt at least 25%