Does a body good!
My Pyramid
Staying Healthy
Choosing Foods and Nutrition
Food Safety
100
These substances give your body the energy it needs to win the big game.
What is carbohydrates?
100
In our bodies carbohydrates and other foods are digested and turned into this fuel for our body.
What is sugar?
100
Limiting the amount of food you eat.
What is portion control?
100
A bad reaction to a food most people can eat.
What is food allergy?
100
The result of eating undercooked or raw foods.
What is food poisoning?
200
Foods high in this help you grow new muscles and are good for your brain.
What are proteins?
200
This is a scientist who studies nutrition.
What is a nutritionist.
200
A measure of the amount of energy in food.
What is calories?
200
Family, culture, price, seasons, etc.
What are things that affect food choices?
200
This should be done after handling raw meat?
What is wash your hands?
300
These are two nutrients that totally ROCK, although your body only needs them in smaller amounts.
What are vitamins and minerals?
300
This is the food group you should eat the least from.
What is fats and oils?
300
There are more calories in a bowl of ice cream than in and apple because the ice cream will give a person more of this.
What is energy?
300
All the things that make up food. By law these must be listed on all food products in the USA.
What are ingredients?
300
These two items should never be cut on the same cutting board.
What are raw meats and fruits and vegtables?
400
This nutrient is also important. You should try to get at least 8 glasses a day.
What is water?
400
Pasta is found in this group on My Pyramid.
What is grains?
400
Excessive dieting that can lead to health problems.
What is anorexia?
400
Many packaged foods contain these to make their food look better or last longer.
What are additives and preservatives?
400
The number of days leftovers stay fresh in the fridge.
What is 3?
500
This nutrient has more energy per calorie than protien and carbohydrates, however it should still be eaten only in small amounts.
What is fat?
500
Peanut butter is found in this group on my pyramid.
What is meats and beans?
500
This keeps you from gaining or losing weight.
What is energy balance?
500
This portion of food packaging lists the ingredients, calories, serving size, and many other important details about the food.
What is the Nutrition Facts Label?
500
The number of days milk is still safe to drink after the sell by date as long as is has no strong odor or other sign of spoilage.
What is 7?
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