Food/Nutrients
What are foods rich in vitamin C
citrus fruits, red and green peppers
What are two examples of a protein
beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, meat, eggs
Two examples of a carbohydrate
Bread, noodles, pasta, crackers, apples, bananas, milk, yogurt
What are two examples of a fat in food
butter, eggs, oil, nuts, coconut
How many types of fat are there?
4
A group of small organic compounds that are essential for growth and nutrition. They are required in small quantities
Vitamins
•Naturally Occurring = fructose in fruit or lactose in dairy products.
•Added = added during food processing.
Sugar
a macronutrient which supplies energy to support bodily functions and physical activity.
Carbohydrate
A different word for sodium
salt
a unit of measurement used to define the amount of energy a food provides the body.
Calories
•A macronutrient that provides energy, stores energy, and helps digest certain vitamins.
Fat
•Refers to the mineral table salt, or sodium chloride.
Sodium
•Lists the number of servings in the entire food package as well as in a single serving size.
Servings
•The portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by digestive enzymes.
Fiber
A macronutrient needed to maintain bone, muscle, and skin health.
Protein