Basic Nutrition
This nutrient is the body's main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This food group is rich in natural sugars and includes foods like apples, bananas, and oranges.
What are fruits?
Drinking this beverage is important for staying hydrated and is recommended over sugary drinks.
What is water?
This mineral is important for red blood cell production and found in foods like red meat and spinach.
What is iron?
This is the first thing to check on a food label to understand its nutritional content.
What is the serving size?
These are the building blocks of proteins and are essential for muscle growth and repair.
What are amino acids?
This food group contains bread, rice, and pasta.
What are grains?
This is the process of converting food into energy and increases as you become more physically active.
What is metabolism?
This hormone produced by the pancreas helps regulate blood sugar levels.
What is insulin?
These 2 nutrients are often listed as a "percent daily value" on a food label.
What are vitamins and minerals?
This vitamin is essential for maintaining a strong immune system.
What is vitamin C?
Leafy greens like spinach and kale belong to this food group.
What are vegetables?
This process occurs when the body breaks down food into smaller components to use for energy and growth.
What is digestion?
This mineral is important in fluid/water retention.
What is sodium?
This value stands for the amount of energy a product provides.
What are calories?
This type of fat is considered "good" for health and can be found in foods like olive oil and avocados.
What are unsaturated fats?
Foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt are rich in this nutrient that helps build strong bones.
What is calcium?
This term refers to eating a variety of different foods to ensure you are getting all necessary nutrients.
What is a balanced diet?
These are substances out bodies need in small amounts to function properly and are found in high amounts in fruits and vegetables.
What are vitamins?
True or false, all fats are bad for you.
What is false, fats help absorb vitamins and minerals and act as a source of energy and thermal regulation.
What are carbohydrates, proteins, and fat?
This food group provides essential protein and includes items like meat, eggs, and beans.
What is protein?
These are foods that have been altered in some way such as canning, freezing, or adding preservatives.
What are processed foods?
This is the term for the energy that food provides, measured in calories?
What is caloric value?
This is the amount of water (in ounces) that is suggested you drink each day.
What is 64 ounces?