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How does protein help the body?
Repairs muscles
Provides Energy
Regulate Body Functions
What is a calorie?
It is the amount of energy in food
What is a Vitamin?
Organic Substance that is made by plants and animals
List 5 Fruits
Comes from a plant and has seeds
Define Nutrition
What is a food label?
Break down in nutrients and calories in food.
List 5 Grains
Cereal
Oats
Rice
Bread
Wheat
List 5 examples of foods that have protein
Eggs
Fish
Chicken
Beef
Nuts
What is a Carbohydrate?
Are organic compounds that supply the body with energy.
List 5 Dairy Products
Milk
Yogurt
Cheese
Ice Cream
Cheese Cake
How does Carbohydrates help our bodies?
List 5 Vegetables
Corn
Carrots
Potatoes
Broccoli
What is a Mineral?
Inorganic Substance that can be consumed through foods and drinks.
What are the 5 groups in MyPlate ?
Grains, Protein, Dairy, Vegetables, and Fruits
What is a vegetable?
Comes from a plant and does not have seeds
What are the 6 nutrients?
Protein, Carbohydrates, Water, Fats, Vitamins, and Minerals
Which Nutrients make a calorie?
Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats
What is the difference between Serving Size or Serving Per Container?
Serving Size- The Amount in one Serving
Serving Per Container- The Amount in one Container
What is a Fat?
Are components in foods that supplies the body with energy
How does water help our body?
Helps with controlling body temperature
Removing waste from the body
Transporting nutrients through the body
What nutrition system was before MyPlate?
Food Pyramid
What is water?
An nutrient that is absolutely essential for the body to live.
What website helps people understand the importance of healthy eating?
MyPlate
List 5 foods that have water in them
Cucumber, Apples, Celery, Lettuce and Strawberry