Nutrients
carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body
water
what are two foods that fall under the category of minerals
fruits and vegetables
a lot of these foods can be colorful and give your body carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals
fruits
Name two nutrients that are listed on a nutrition label
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals
give an example of a vitamin and mineral
vitamin C and D
calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc
Make skin, muscle and bone, and repairs damaged tissue
proteins
what are two foods that fall under the category of vitamins
fruits and vegetables
a lot of these foods can be green and provide your body with vitamins and minerals
vegetables
Sodium is listed on a nutrition label: what is another word for sodium
salt
water makes up what percentage of your body weight
50-75%
Provides the body's most important source of energy
carbohydrates
what are two foods that fall under the category of healthy fats
salmon, almonds, walnuts, peanut butter, olive oil
can be steak, eggs, chicken
protein
is often there because people often eat more than the listed serving size.
servings per container
what is the healthier carbohydrate: Simple carbohydrate or complex carbohydrate
complex carbohydrates
insulate against cold and protect the internal organs
Fats
what are two foods that fall under the category of protein
eggs, beef, steak, chicken, turkey, beans
gives your body complex carbohydrates
grains
are given in common units, such as cups of pieces, followed by the metric amount, such as the number of grams
Serving size
what is the healthier fat: Trans-fat or unsaturated fat
unsaturated fat
contribute to water balance, metabolism, and nerve and muscle function
minerals
what are two foods that fall under the complex carbohydrates category
rice, bread, cereal, potato
can be in the form of milk, cheese, yogurt
dairy
provides a measure of how much energy you get from a serving of food
calories
between 1,600 and 2,800