Macronutrients
This macronutrient is the primary source of energy for the body.
Carbohydrates
This micronutrient helps prevent night blindness.
Vitamin A
This term refers to eating a variety of foods from all food groups.
Balanced Diet
This food group is an excellent source of carbohydrates and fiber.
Grains
This term refers to the total amount of energy provided by a serving of food.
Calories
This macronutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues.
Protein
This micronutrient is needed for proper blood clotting.
Vitamin K
This principle encourages limiting the intake of added sugars, salt, and saturated fats.
Moderation
This food group includes meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds.
Proteins
This section of the nutrition label lists the amounts of different nutrients in the food.
Nutritions facts panel
This macronutrient is important for hormone production and cell structure.
Fats
This micronutrient is important for the health of bones and teeth.
Calcium
This eating pattern emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
Mediterranean diet
This food group is a primary source of calcium and vitamin D.
Dairy
This term indicates the proportion of a specific nutrient in the food relative to its total calories.
Percent daily value
This macronutrient is often referred to as dietary fat.
Lipids
This micronutrient is found in citrus fruits and is essential for the immune system.
Vitamin C
This technique involves paying attention to physical hunger and fullness cues while eating.
Mindful eating
This food group includes foods like butter, cream, and cheese.
Dairy and dairy alternatives
This value represents the maximum amount of a nutrient that should be consumed daily.
Daily Value
This macronutrient is found in foods like meat, fish, and legumes.
Protein
This micronutrient is crucial for thyroid function and is found in seafood.
Iodine
This eating disorder is characterized by binge-eating followed by purging behaviors.
bulimia nervosa
This food group provides essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins.
Fats and oils
This term indicates the ingredients used in the highest to lowest amounts in a food product.
Ingredient list