Dietary Guidelines
Red, orange and dark green
Which vegetables have the most vitamins and minerals?
Macro mineral found in milk that helps prevent Osteoporosis.
What is calcium.
K, A, D, E
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
Cheaper and higher quality
What are the advantages of buying fruits and vegetables in season?
Properly balancing these is the primary factor in managing weight.
What are Calories.
Half of your plate should consist of these.
What are Fruits & Vegetables?
Red meats and dark green leafy vegetables contain what micro mineral that helps prevent anemia.
What is iron.
These are the two primary nutrients consumed in Dairy.
What are calcium and vitamin D
Firm, free of bruises and decay, good color and smell
What's important to remember when selecting fruits and vegetables?
As part of healthy eating patterns, 6-17 year-olds should do this for 60 minutes a day.
What is Physical Exercise?
You should eat 8 oz of this a week instead of other meats and poultry.
What is sea food?
The daily recommended consumption of water.
What is 64oz (or eight 8oz. glasses)
This helps prevent neural tube defects (Spina bifida)
What is folate or folic acid?
What is oxidation?
Foods that provide substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals and relatively few calories
What are Nutrient Dense foods?
These are the three factors that determine each person's caloric needs.
What are Age, Gender, & Physical Activity?
Microwave, steam, and eating them raw
What are the best ways to preserve nutrients in food?
Sodium, potassium, and magnesium
What are electrolytes?
This is used to prevent the browning of fruits and vegetables?
What is ascorbic acid?
Sodium, fats, added sugar, refined grains and alcohol
What are the 5 things that should be reduced in our diet?
The amount of water a person should consume each day.
What is 8 c. or 64 oz.
Air, heat, and water
What are the things that destroy nutrients?
Ascorbic Acid
What is another name for vitamin C?
Scurvy can be prevented by eating