The Nutrients
The New Food
Guide Pyramind
Reading Food Labels
100
This nutrient repairs and grows hair, nails and muscles
Protein
100
What was the newest category added to the New Food Guide Pyramid?
Physical Activity
100
Name one healthy nutrient usually found on a food label
Protein, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates
200
This nutrient surrounds and cushions internal organs
Fat
200
How often should you use the new food guide pyramid?
Every meal
200
Name one unhealthy nutrient usually found on food labels
Fat
300
This nutrient gives the body energy that lasts for a while
Carbohydrates
300
What is the smallest category on the new food guide pyramid?
Oils
300
What portion of a food label does not change?
The bottom (recommended daily values)
400
This nutrient helps digestion and regulating body temperature and is the most important nutrient
Water
400
What is the biggest category in the new food guide pyramid?
Grains
400
The average recommended diet is based on how many calories?
2000
500
There are two types of this nutrient: water soluble and fat soluble
Vitamins
500
How many categories are there in the new food guide pyramid?
Seven (grains, vegetables, fruits, oils, milk, meat & beans, & physical activity)
500
A package of cookies is labeled as having 120 calories per serving. If the package indicates that it contains 6 servings and you eat half the cookies, you have consumed how many calories?
360 calories
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