Nutrition Trivia 6.7.23

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  1. 1. A plant-based protein made from chickpeas, oil, and tahini, which is a sesame seed paste. You can eat it with chips, sliced veggies, or pita bread.
  2. 3. The process of food being broken down in the stomach is called blank.
  3. 5. Remember, macronutrients are what food is made of. There are three macronutrients. Protein, carbohydrates, and blank. This one protects your organs and joints.
  4. 6. White grains, like white bread, are highly processed, which is why they are sometimes referred to as blank grains
  5. 9. A nutrient found in foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. We do not digest this nutrient, but when in the gut, it works with bacteria to improve gut health.
  6. 11. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, you should eat a blank.
  7. 12. A blank is an example of a starchy vegetable that would go into the Grains food group
  8. 14. What is a tool used that is designed to help us make healthier choices?
  9. 15. The fats that are bad for your heart and should be limited are blank and trans fat
  10. 16. A black vegetable
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  1. 1. Even though this sweet food comes from bees and pollination, it is considered an added sugar and should be limited in the diet
  2. 2. Blank chicken is a healthier alternative to fried chicken. Preheat the oven to cook chicken this way.
  3. 4. We get this nutrient from meats and some leafy greens like spinach. It runs through the blood and carries oxygen to the brain. In the gym, it may be said that someone is pumping blank.
  4. 7. Foods in this food group provide little to no fiber, but they do provide protein and calcium
  5. 8. How many grams of added sugar are kids allowed to have each day?
  6. 10. Blank and minerals are considered micronutrients. We need a lot of different micronutrients, like potassium, to be healthy.
  7. 13. What do you call a person who does not eat any animal-based products?