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ROUND 1
Each correct answer is worth 5 points. Round 1 is worth 15
total points.

1. How many amino acids are essential to the body?

2. Saturated fat should be limited in your diet. Which other
type of fat should also be limited in the diet?
3. Whole grains are an example of this macronutrient.

ANSWERS TO ROUND 1
1. How many amino acids are essential to the body?
9
A total of 20 amino acids are important for our bodies. Essential
amino acids are amino acids that our bodies cannot make and that we
need to get from food. The term complete protein means that
protein source contains all 9 essential amino acids.
2. Saturated fat should be limited in your diet. Which other type of fat
should also be limited in the diet?
Trans fat
3. Whole grains are an example of this macronutrient.
Carbohydrates
Whole grains are high in fiber which is important for proper bowel
function and lowers cholesterol.

ROUND 2
Each correct answer is worth 5 points. Round 2 is worth 15
total points.

1. Adequate calcium intake helps to prevent this disease of

weakened bones.
2. Anemia can be caused by a deficiency in one of three
micronutrients. Name one.
3. What nutrient makes up most of your body?

ANSWERS TO ROUND 2
1. Adequate calcium intake helps to prevent this disease of weakened
bones.
Osteoporosis
A great resource for more information on osteoporosis is The National
Osteoporosis Foundation. Website: www.nof.org.
2. Anemia can be caused by a deficiency in one of three micronutrients.
Name one.
Iron, Vitamin B12, or Folate
3. Which nutrient makes up most of your body?
Water
It is recommended to drink half of your body weight in ounces of
water per day.

HALF TIME QUESTION

You will receive 3 points for every item that is ranked
correctly. This question is worth a total of 15 points.

1. Rank the following in order of highest to lowest sugar

content.
Apple sauce (1/2 cup)
Coke (12oz)
Starbucks Tall Vanilla Late (12oz)
Honey Nut Cheerios(1/2 cup)
Orange juice (12 oz)

HALF TIME ANSWER

Highest to lowest sugar content.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Coke- 39 grams
Orange Juice- 33 grams
Starbucks- 27 grams
Apple Sauce- 18 grams
Cheerios- 6 grams

LIGHTENING ROUND
You must answer all three questions before the song finishes.
Each correct answer is worth 5 points. The lightening round is
worth 15 total points.

1. What protein found in barley, rye, and wheat should be

avoided if you have Celiacs disease?
2. How many cups of dairy are recommended for an adult
daily?
3. An athletes primary fuel source during competition is
_________.

ANSWERS TO LIGHTNING ROUND

1. What protein found in barley, rye, and wheat should be avoided if
you have Celiacs disease?
Gluten
2. How many cups of dairy are
recommended for an adult daily?
3 cups
Choosemyplate.gov is a great
resource that provides healthy
recipes and dietary recommendations.
3. An athletes primary fuel source during competition is _________.
Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates are the bodys main source of fuel and are needed
before exercising. Protein is an important part of recovery.

FINAL ROUND
You can wager up to 0-20 points on this question. If you get it
right you get the points you wagered, if you get it wrong
you lose the points you wager.

1. What useful piece of information on most products

tells you what the serving size is and other nutritional
information like calories and grams of protein?

ANSWER TO FINAL QUESTION

Old vs. New

1. What useful piece of

information on most
products tells you what
the serving size is and
other nutritional
information like calories
and grams of protein?
Nutrition Facts Label
The nutrition facts
label will be updated
soon.