Nutrients
This nutrient is essential for muscle repair and growth.
What is protein?
This section of the food label lists all the ingredients in the product.
What is the ingredients list?
These are the primary characteristics of ultra-processed foods.
What are high in sugar, fat, and salt?
This food group is the main source of energy and includes bread, rice, and pasta.
What are grains?
This term describes the practice of consuming foods from all major food groups in appropriate quantities.
What is a balanced diet?
These are the two main types of carbohydrates.
What are simple and complex carbohydrates?
This term on the food label indicates how much of the product is typically consumed in one sitting.
What is serving size?
This popular ultra-processed beverage is often high in sugar and calories.
What is soda?
This food group is known for its high protein content and includes meat, beans, and nuts.
What is protein?
This eating disorder involves binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.
What is bulimia nervosa?
This vitamin is crucial for blood clotting.
What is Vitamin K?
This part of the food label shows the amount of sugar added during processing.
What are added sugars?
This term describes additives that enhance flavor, texture, or shelf life in ultra-processed foods.
What are food additives?
This food group is a major source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber and includes apples, oranges, and bananas.
What are fruits?
This is the minimum number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest.
What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
This mineral is important for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
The percentage of daily value on a food label is based on a diet of this many calories.
What is 2,000 calories?
Consuming high amounts of ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of this chronic disease.
What is heart disease?
This food group includes broccoli, carrots, and spinach and is essential for a balanced diet.
What are vegetables?
This condition results from consuming an insufficient amount of calories and nutrients.
What is malnutrition?
Omega-3 and Omega-6 are types of these essential nutrients
What are fatty acids?
This nutrient, which is harmful in large amounts, must be listed on the nutrition label even if the amount is zero.
What is trans fat?
This food industry practice often targets children and leads to higher consumption of ultra-processed foods.
What is advertising?
This food group provides calcium and vitamin D and includes milk, cheese, and yogurt.
What are dairy products?
This is the process by which your body converts food into energy.
What is metabolism?