Nutrition Basics
This organization regulates companies' food claims in the United States.
FDA
These nutrients are the body's main source of energy and should provide 45-65% of daily calories.
carbohydrates
This condition is considered the biggest health crisis in the world
obesity
This information on a food label tells you how much of a nutrient is in one serving.
What is % Daily Value
This fruit is actually a berry, despite its large size and tough exterior.
watermelon
It's the amount of food recommended for one person to eat at a time.
serving size
This macronutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
proteins
This disease's epidemic is mainly caused by overconsumption of processed foods and sugars.
diabetes
"Light" or "low fat" on a food label doesn't always mean this
healthier
This food item is technically a fruit, but most people think of it as a vegetable and use it in savory dishes.
tomato
This term refers to the energy content of food.
calories
Simple and complex are the two main types of this macronutrient.
carbohydrates
High levels of this substance in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease.
cholesterol
There are two types of this: HDL (good) and LDL (bad).
cholesterol
This popular breakfast food was accidentally invented when a chef dropped some batter into hot oil.
donut
This is the science of how food and drink affect the body's health
nutrition
This percentage of daily calories should come from fats in a balanced diet.
20-35%
Consuming too much of this mineral can lead to high blood pressure.
sodium
This is typically the first ingredient listed on a nutrition label.
main/highest quantity ingredient
This popular snack food was originally created as a way to use up stale bread.
potato chips
These elements found in food are essential for the body to develop and function normally.
minerals
This indigestible carbohydrate helps move waste through the digestive system
fiber
This is often the primary ingredient in most processed foods.
sugar
True or False: Eating too many calories from any food group will not cause weight gain, only fats make you gain weight.
False
This vegetable was once considered so valuable that it was used as currency in ancient Egypt.
onion