Vitamins
this vitamin aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones
What is Vitamin D?
you should do this to your vegetables before preparing or eating them, to remove dirt and microorganisms
What is rinse under running water?
this beverage provides no calories and is the best way to stay hydrated
What is water?
this food group has bread, rice and pasta products and provides you with energy
What is the Grain products group?
the blood sugar levels are controlled with diet, pills and/or insulin in this chronic condition
What is Diabetes?
this vitamin is important for vision and can reduce acne and wrinkles
What is vitamin A (aka retinol)?
when buying canned fruits, is it healthier to choose fruits packed in water/juice or packed in syrup?
Water/juice
skipping breakfast may lead to? (lots of right answers!)
Overeating later in the day
according to MyPlate, how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
½ (one half)
the most common cause of death in the United States
What is a Heart disease?
this vitamin is important for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, keep teeth and gums healthy
What is Vitamin C?
true or false? Fruits & vegetables contain 0 cholesterol
True
this diet means you do not eat meat, eggs, dairy products, or any kind of animal-derived ingredients
What is vegan?
according to MyPlate, how much of your grains should be whole grains? What are some examples of whole grain foods?
½ (one half) ; whole-grain breads, breakfast cereals, and pastas
eating more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains and eating less processed meats can prevent this disease (lots of right answers!)
What is Cancer?
this vitamin is very important during pregnancy as it helps prevent neurological defects during development
What is Folate aka Vitamin B9?
fruits & vegetables contain this nutrient, which is important for proper bowel function, reduce constipation, and a feeling of fullness with fewer calories
What is Fiber?
the name of the government recommended healthy eating style
What is a MyPlate?
this food group has meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts and seeds
What is the Protein food group?
adequate calcium intake helps prevent this disease of weakened bones
What is Osteoporosis?
this vitamin is needed for proper blood clotting
What is Vitamin K?
citrus fruits have a high amount of this vitamin, that helps repair of body tissues, heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy
What is Vitamin C?
the only diet scientifically proven to help lose weight and keep weight off, help prevent heart attacks, strokes, type 2 diabetes and premature death
What is The Mediterranean Diet?
this food group has yogurt, cheese, milk and soymilk
What is the Dairy food group?
this type of fat is produced by a process called hydrogenation and it is associated with increased risk of heart disease
What is Trans fat?