Essential Nutrients 🥗
What nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
How many main food groups are shown on MyPlate?
Five
What should you check first when looking at a Nutrition Facts label?
Serving size
What is generally one of the best drinks for staying hydrated?
Water
Which is the healthier everyday beverage choice: water or soda?
Water
What nutrient helps build and repair muscles and other body tissues?
Protein
Apples, strawberries, and bananas belong to what food group?
Fruits
What tells you how much energy you get from a serving of food?
Calories
True or False: Your body needs water every day.
True
Which food group does broccoli belong to?
Vegetables
What nutrient helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients?
Water
Bread, oatmeal, pasta, and rice belong to what food group?
Grains
What part of the label tells you how much sugar has been added during processing?
Added Sugars
Name one important job water performs in the body.
Regulates temperature, transports nutrients, supports normal body functions, etc.
Which food group does yogurt belong to?
Dairy
Calcium and iron belong to what nutrient group?
Minerals
Chicken, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts belong to what food group?
Protein
A snack has 150 calories per serving. You eat 2 servings. How many calories did you eat?
300 calories
What is the condition called when your body does not have enough water?
Dehydration
Why should a balanced meal contain foods from different food groups?
Different food groups provide different nutrients the body needs.
What nutrient provides energy and helps the body absorb certain vitamins?
Fats
Name all five MyPlate food groups.
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy
Why is serving size important when reading a Nutrition Facts label?
The nutrition information is based on that serving size.
Name two reasons your body needs water.
Answers may include temperature regulation, transporting nutrients, digestion/body functions, and preventing dehydration.
Create a balanced meal containing foods from at least four different food groups.
Answers vary; check for four correctly identified food groups.