Food color
What is the name of a fruit that is red?
Apples, strawberries, pomegranate, raspberries, blood orange
What is the most important essential nutrient
Water
Vitamin C is important because it improves the immune system and repairs cells and tissues. (True / False)
True
obesity / overweight
Where can you get protein?
Most meat, beans, milk and cheese
This green vegetable looks like a mini tree and is high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C
Broccoli
A food label gives you the amount of calories in one ____
serving size
Vitamin D helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. (True/False)
False. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium.
Too much carbohydrates can cause you to feel tired. (True/False)
True
Where can you get vitamin D?
the Sun
When cooked, this food is white and yellow and high in protein
Eggs
A healthy food should be shown with low _________ and _________ on the nutrition label.
fat and sodium
_____________ is important for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Calcium
This happens when you don't get enough fiber (and water) in your diet
Constipation
Where can you get vitamin A?
Green leafy vegetables and other green, orange, and yellow vegetables, such as carrot
This fruit is also a color and high in Vitamin C
Oranges
What are the five food groups?
Fruits, protein, carbs, vegetables, and dairy
Why are carbohydrates important?
They provide energy.
What happens when you do not drink enough water?
Your body may suffer dehydration.
What foods are high in Vitamin C?
Citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes
Name two vegetables/fruits that are purple in color.
Eggplants, grapes, blackberries, cabbage, purple yam
What are the 6 groups of nutrients?
Carbs, protein, fats, minerals, vitamins, water
Fat is important because it provides ________, helps the body absorb __________, and contributes to flavor and satiety.
provide energy and help absorb vitamins
Too much sodium in diet may lead to high _______ ____________.
What foods are high in healthy fats?
Nuts, seeds, avocado, fish