Nutrients
There are 2 types of these nutrients, simple and complex. Your body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates (Carbs)
The physical need for food
Hunger
The psychological desire for food.
Appetite
It's important to find a balance between _______ and ___________.
diet and exercise
What are the 2 biggest food groups in MyPlate? (the foods you need most of)
Helps with digestion, cools the body, and is needed in large amounts.
Water
A unit used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.
Calories
Substances in your food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.
Nutrients (6)
What vitamin helps fight off infection?
In MyPlate, each colored shape represents a different
Food group
Found it meats and nuts, helps build and maintain muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Protein
The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
Nutrition
A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Why is emotional eating harmful?
Can cause unhealthful weight gain.
Not a healthy way to deal with emotions.
Half of your plate should be
fruits and vegetables
Compounds that are found in food to regulate many of the body's processes.
Vitamins
A condition in which the bones become fragile(weak) and break easily.
Osteoporosis
A major carbohydrate that helps with digestion and is very important in daily eating habits.
Fiber
The number of calories you eat each day without gaining weight depends on your ___________ ________.
activity level
Foods that are _________ _________ have a high ratio of nutrients to calories.
Fat
Proteins are made up of building blocks called
Consuming too many saturated and trans fats can increase levels of ______________ in your blood.
Cholesterol
A disease associated with unhealthful weight gain and lack of physical activity.
Type 2 diabetes
The dietary guidelines offers 3 tips for choosing the most healthful foods from each group. What are they?
Balance calories, foods to increase, foods to reduce