Macros
Micros
Healthy Choices
Disease & Risks
Food Labels
100

This type of fat is in processed foods that increase risk of heart disease.

What is Trans Fat?

100

This micro helps carry oxygen in your blood.

What is Iron?
100

This is labeled as the type of sugar added during processing or preparation.

What is Added Sugar?

100

A disease where the body can't regulate blood sugar properly.

What is Diabetes?

100

Substances in food that help your body grow, repair, and stay healthy.

What are Nutrients?

200

This nutrient gives energy and help absorb vitamins.

What is Fats?

200

This micro strengthens bones and teeth. 

What is Calcium?

200

These are nutrient-rich foods that benefit health.

What are Superfoods?

200

This is abnormally high blood pressure caused by too much salt in a diet.

What is Hypertension?

200

Eating a mix of foods that give your body everything it needs.  

What is a Balanced Diet?

300

This is a measure of energy your body gets from food.

What are Calories?

300

This is a type of carb that helps with digestion and keeps you full.

What is Fiber?

300

This is the process of providing your body with enough water. 

What is Hydration?

300

A medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from a deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.

What is Osteoporosis?

300

This shows how much of a nutrient is in a serving compared to daily needs.

What is Daily Value?  

400

This macro digests slowly and provide steady energy.

What is Complex Carbohydrates?

400

These nutrients help your body function properly.

What are Vitamins? 

400

This type of grain contains all parts of the grain that is healthier than refined grains.

What are Whole Grains?

400

This is a waxy substance in your blood; too much can clog arteries.

What is Cholesterol?

400
The amount of food listed on a nutrition label.

What is a Serving Size?

500

This Nutrient builds and repairs muscles, tissues, and cells.

What is Protein?

500

These are elements like calcium, iron, and potassium that keep your body strong and balanced.

What are Minerals?

500

This type of food have been changed from their natural state, often w/added salt, sugar, or fat.

What are Processed Foods?

500

A condition where blood flow to the heart is blocked.  

What is Heart Disease?

500

How much food you actually eat (may be more or less than a serving size). 

What is a Portion?

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