Vitamins and Minerals
This vitamin is associated with vision.
Vitamin A
This appliance in your kitchen uses radiation to heat food.
Microwave
Fruits and vegetables contain this nutrient that is important for digestive health.
Fiber
Vitamins and minerals are ____ nutrients because the body needs them in relatively small amounts.
Micro
How many times your heart beats in 1 minute
heart rate
This vitamin is an antioxidant and some people think it helps you not get sick.
Vitamin C
True or False: you should always wash/rinse meat and poultry
False. It actually provides more opportunity for contaminating the work area.
Strawberries and oranges are a good source of this vitamin.
Vitamin C
Carbs, fats, and protein are ____ nutrients because the body needs them in larger amounts.
Macro
This book was written by two dietitians and discusses 10 principles for developing a healthy, flexible relationship with food.
Intuitive Eating
This is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
Eating
Why is it important to cook protein foods to a certain temperature
To kill harmful microorganisms.
Fish are a good source of this type of fat.
Omega 3
This macronutrient cannot be stored in the body.
Protein
This range is the weight your body naturally settles at when you are living your best life and not trying to micromanage your size.
Set point weight
This is a component of bone, along with phosphorous
Calcium
This acronym refers to foods that have been altered using science and genetics.
GMO
This food is made from milk and is a good source of calcium.
Cheese
These two macronutrients can be stored in the body.
Fat, carbs
This government agency regulates food labels.
FDA
This mineral carries oxygen to all the cells in your body.
Iron
This is a protein found in wheat that acts as a glue that helps foods like pastries and bread hold their shape.
Gluten
The grain food group is an important source of this class of vitamins.
B vitamins
This vitamin is fat soluble and needed for blood clotting.
Vitamin K
Certain nutrients are called ____ because they protect the body/cells from damage.
Antioxidants