Nutrition and Food Groups

Essential Nutrients

100

Meat, eggs, beans, and nuts are examples of foods high in this nutrient.

Protein

200

This essential nutrient is responsible for cushioning vital organs and aid in the absorption of vitamins.

Fat

300

This essential nutrient is the body's main source of energy.

Carbohydrate

400

Calcium is an example of this type of essential nutrient.

Minerals

500

This essential nutrient is responsible for transporting other nutrients throughout the body and regulating body temperature.

Water

More Essential Nutrients

100

This carbohydrate digests quickly and is responsible for providing the body with energy quickly.

Simple Carbohydrate

200

This is the only source of energy for the brain and nervous system.

Glucose

300

This is a type of protein that contains all essential amino acids needed by the body.

Complete protein

400

This type of carbohydrate is indigestible material that aids in digestion.

Fiber

500

This type of fatty acid should be consumed sparingly and is a solid at room temperature.

Saturated Fat

Digestion

100

This organ transports food from the mouth to the stomach through a muscle movement called peristalsis.

Esophogus

200

These features of the small intestine are responsible for absorption of nutrients.

Villi

300

This organ produces bile.

Liver

400

This organ absorbs water and prepared undigested food to exit the body.

Large Intestine

500

This organ is responsible for temporary food storage and a good portion of digestion.

Stomach

Food Groups

100

This food group is high in vitamin c and fiber.

Fruit

200

Bread, rice, and pasta are examples of foods in this group.

Grains

300

This nutrient is important for building and repairing muscles and other tissues.

Protein

400

Milk, cheese, and yogurt belong to this food group.

Dairy

500

Carrots, broccoli, and spinach belong to this food group.

Vegetables

Dietary Guidelines

100

Oats and brown rice are examples of this type of grain which is the type of grain the national dietary guidelines recommend should be 25% of a person's plate.

Whole Grains

200

The Real Food dietary guidelines recommend Americans consume this beverage instead of sodas, fruit drinks, and energy drinks.

Water

300

The national dietary guidelines recommend fruits and vegetables represent how much of a person's diet?

50%

400

According to the national dietary guidelines, protein should make up how much of a person's diet?

25%

500

The Real Food Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting which type of foods?

Highly Processed Foods