Nutrients
What is a carbohydrate
the body's primary source of energy
what is an avocado
a superfood fruit that is known for its high healthy fat content
this section of the label tells you the amount of food on the nutritional data is based on
serving size
this term describes a persons psychological desire to eat
appetite
this is the recommended time for teens to do physical activities
60 minutes
what are amino acids
the building blocks of protein, essential for muscle repair
what is tofu
often used as a meat substitute, its made of soybeans
to be considered high in a nutrient, the percent daily value must be
20%
this type of influence includes family traditions
cultural
the condition that involves a lack of red blood cells
anemia
what is vitamin D
a fat-soluble vitamin
these small berries are famous for being packed with antioxidants
blueberries
ingredients on a label are always listed in descending orders by this
weight
high prices or lack of nearby grocery stores
economic
this term refers to the units of energy found in food we eat
calories
what is calcuim
a mineral that is vital for building strong bones and teeth
this whole grain is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids
quinoa
this value helps consumers see how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a total daily diet
daily value %
uses catchy slogans and celebrities
advertising, social media
the current USDA food guide replaced by the food pyramid
myplate
why is water important
its essential for digestion and hydration
this orange root vegetable is a great source of beta- carotene
sweet potato or carrot
you should look for this type of "bad" fat on the label
trans fat
eating because your bored
emotional influence
the measurement uses height and weight to estimate if a person is a healthy weight
BMI