It is recommended you drink eight 8oz glasses a day of this nutrient
What is Water?
100
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What is MyPyramid?
100
This is a type of carb that the body cannot digest
What is fiber?
100
A health risk associated with obesity would include one of these.
What is heredity, genetics, slow metabolism, consume too many calories and too little physical activity
100
These are the six food groups on MyPyramid.
What are grains, veggies, fruits, milk, oils/fats, meat/beans
200
These nutrients help regulate body processes
What are vitamins?
200
Unit of energy found in food
What is a calorie?
200
Vitamins that dissolve in water are known as this.
What is water-soluble?
200
A health risk associated with being underweight would include one of these.
What is genetics, fast metabolism, bodies growing quickly, aren’t eating enough, or burning too many calories
200
This is a healthier way to cook your proteins without covering them in oils and shortening.
What is grilling, baking, or broiling
300
This nutrient provides energy by turning into glucose
What is carbohydrates?
300
A measure of body weight relative to height?
What is BMI (Body Mass Index)?
300
The type of fat that hardens at room temperature. Can be found in processed foods.
What is trans-fats?
300
Doing this is an example of a healthy way to lose weight
What is Choose nutrient-dense foods
Watch portion sizes
Eat fewer foods that are high in fats and added sugars
Everything in moderation
Be active
Stay hydrated
300
The amount of vegetables we should eat daily as recommended by USDA
What is 2 1/2 cups
400
This nutrient maintains muscles and body cells
What is protein?
400
The process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food.
What is metabolism?
400
This type of fat is the healthiest for you.
What is unsaturated fat?
400
The recommended daily time for teenagers to spend being active.
What is 60 minutes (1 hour).
400
When it comes to fruits, we should limit our juice intake to these many ounces a day.
What is 6oz.
500
This nutrient can only be found in food (not made by the body)
What is minerals
500
The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
What is nutrition?
500
Substances that are added to foods to produce a desired effect are known as this
What are additives?
500
This type of additive is used to prevent spoilage or keep foods from losing their natural flavor or texture.
What is a preservative?
500
Calorie levels on the different MyPyramid guides are based on what three criteria?