Nutrition Terms
chemical substances found in the foods we eat that nourish the body
Nutrients
Beans, peas, and nuts are in which food group?
Legumes & Nuts
Oranges, mangoes, and cherries belong to which food group
Fruits
This main nutrient is found in staple foods like rice and sugar.
Carbohydrates
These give us energy like sugar, butter, and rice
Go Foods
Food people usually eat everyday
Diet
Meats, avocado pear, cooking oil, and nuts belong to which food group?
Fats & Oils
A plant protein used to make peanut butter
Peanuts
This main nutrient is found in Meat, fish, eggs, milk, legumes & nuts
Protein
Food sources are meats, fish, cheese, milk, nuts, beans.
Grow Foods
Bad nutrition. When people are not getting the correct amounts of nutrients
Malnutrition
Rice, yam, potatoes, plantains are what type of staples?
Starchy foods
Fats and oils usually served on bread
Butter
This main nutrient is found in avocado, butter, ackees, nuts, meats
Fats
These make our skin healthy and prevent illnesses
Glow Foods
A list of dishes served at a meal or restaurant
Menu
Honey, sweets, rice, yams, and bread are food sources of which food group?
Staples
An animal fat that is sprinkled on a pizza. It goes well with bun
Cheese
This nutrient is found in many foods, such as fruits, vegetables, soups, and beverages. Additionally, 70% of the Earth is composed of it.
Water
A glow food that helps us to see well
Carrots
A certain amount of food eaten at one time or sitting is called
Meal
Carrots, lettuce, and Tomatoes belong to which food group?
Vegetables
Milk and cheese are foods from animals containing calcium that help to build what in the body?
Bones & Teeth
These nutrients are found in fruits and vegetables. Additionally, they help prevent diseases.
Vitamins and minerals
A grow food that comes from cattle/Cows
Milk