Healthy plate
This food group should fill half of your plate.
Vegetables and fruits (vitamins and minerals)
When looking at the nutrition label, this is the type of carbohydrated you want to limit because it's linked to chronic diseases.
added sugars
This nutrient is the body's primary source of energy, especially for the brain and muscles.
Carbohydrates
This nutrient should make up the last quarter of your plate, and examples include fish, chicken, and beans.
proteins
This list at the bottom of the food label shows the ingredients used in the food, from most to least.
ingredients list
This mineral is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood and is found in foods like red meat and spinach.
Iron
This beverage is recommended with meals instead of sugary drinks, to help keep you hydrated.
water
This part of the food label shows how much energy a serving of food provides.
calories
This type of protein contains all nine essential amino acids and is found in animal products like eggs and meat.
Complete protein
This university created 'the healthy eating plate guide'
Harvard
This section on a food label tells you the amount of food the nutrition information is based on.
serving size
These fats, found in foods like fish and walnuts, contain omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial for heart health.
Polyunsaturated fats
Both these nutrients should make 1/4 of your plate each
carbohydrates and proteins
This nutrient is important for digestive health, and it is found in many carbohydrate-rich foods like vegetables and whole grains.
fiber
This mineral is essential for nerve function and is commonly found in bananas and potatoes.
Potassium