Functions
This essential nutrient is your body's main source of energy
What are carbohydrates?
Salmon is a good source of
What is protein?
The two categories that carbohydrates can be broken down into
What are simple and complex carbohydrates?
The RDA for sugar for women
What is 25 grams?
Saturated and trans fat
What are unhealthy fats?
This essential nutrient is responsible for growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues
What is protein?
Black beans are a good source of
What are Carbohydrates?
This type of carbohydrate creates a quick spike in blood glucose levels
What is a simple carbohydrate?
The year food manufacturers were required to include the amount of added sugars on their nutritional labels
What is 2021?
What is excess food fat becoming body fat?
This essential nutrient does not provide energy, but helps regulate the body's activities
What are minerals?
Avocados are a good source of
What are fats?
This type of carbohydrate raises blood glucose for longer and elevated energy levels are longer lasting
What are complex carbohydrates?
Soft drinks, fruit drinks, sports/energy drinks
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
What are healthy fats?
This essential nutrient helps regulate body temperature, aids in vitamin and mineral absorption, and muscle movement
What are fats?
A well-balanced diet including fruits and vegetables is a good source of
What are vitamins?
Candy, beverages, and baked goods
What are examples of simple carbohydrates?
The amount of added sugar American adults are consuming anually
What is 60 pounds?
Heart disease, fatigue, and joint pain
What are consequences of eating excess amounts of fat.
This essential nutrient improves brain function, acts as a shock absorber and lubricant, flushes out toxins, and carries nutrients
What is water?
Spinach and watermelon are a good source of
What is water?
This is a type of complex carb that can be found in plant-based foods
What is fiber?
Honey, dextrose, and corn sweetener
What are names for added sugars on nutritional labels?
What are saturated and trans fats?