Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are broken down into this simple sugar, the body’s main source of energy.
What is glucose?
This mineral, found in dairy products and leafy greens, helps build strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
This vitamin, found in citrus fruits, helps boost your immune system.
What is vitamin C?
A unit of energy, often used to express the nutritional value of foods
What is calories?
The MyPlate icon is shaped like this everyday item to make it easier to understand meal balance.
What is a plate?
True or False: All carbs are bad for you and should be avoided.
False.
This mineral is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood and is found in red meat and spinach.
What is iron?
A deficiency in this vitamin, often found in leafy greens, can lead to blood clotting problems.
What is Vitamin K?
A standardized label required on many packaged food items.
What is nutrition label?
This U.S. government agency created the MyPlate icon in 2011 to replace the food pyramid.
What is the USDA?
This type of carbohydrate cannot be digested and helps regulate digestion.
What is fiber?
This mineral supports thyroid function and is commonly added to table salt.
What is iodine?
Almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts and pine nuts are a good source of vitamin.
What is vitamin E?
A phase where individuals focus on gaining muscle mass by consuming more calories than they burn, also known as a caloric surplus.
What is bulking?
MyPlate suggests making at least half your grains whole grains. One example of a whole grain is this food.
What is brown rice? (Other acceptable answers: whole wheat bread, oatmeal, quinoa)
White bread, candy, and soda are high in these fast-digesting carbs.
What is a simple carb?
This electrolyte helps your nerve signal transmission, muscle contraction, fluid balance, and blood pressure regulation and is often found in bananas and potatoes.
What is potassium?
Water soluble vitamins include.
What is vitamin B and C?
How a serving of food contributes to your whole day’s intake. It is based on 2,000 calories per day
What is Daily Value %?
A cooking method that is encouraged by MyPlate as a healthier alternative to frying.
What is baking? (grilling, steaming and roasting)
Which food is a better source of fiber. Whole-wheat pasta or white pasta?
What is whole-wheat pasta?
This mineral supports the immune system, heals wounds, and helps your overall growth and development.
What is zinc?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K belong to this type of vitamin?
A product taken to augment the diet, typically containing vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other dietary ingredients
What is supplements?
Name a protein source from a plant.
What is beans? (lentils, nuts, seeds, soy products)