Essential Nutrients
Primary source of energy for the body
CARBOHYDRATES
A simple visual reminder to choose a variety of foods and make healthy food choices
MyPLATE
A unit of energy in food
CALORIE
I am vital for hydration, digestion, and overall bodily function
WATER
I am found in animal products and processed foods
SATURATED FAT
Essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.
PROTEIN
Foods groups that make up MyPlate
PROTEIN, GRAINS, FRUITS, VEGETABLES, DAIRY
I'm found in plant-based foods that aids in digestion, regulates bowel movements, and promotes fullness after eating.
FIBER
Amount of food and drink a person consumes to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight
DIET
Provides nourishment, energy, regulate bodily processes, and support growth and repair.
Nutrients
helps PROMOTE chemical reactions in the body
Minerals
Half of the food on MyPlate consist of?
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
When Identifying unhealthy foods you should look for 3 things...
SALT, ADDED SUGARS, SATURATED FATS
Consuming, absorbing, and using nutrients from food that are necessary for growth, development, and maintenance of life.
NUTRITION
I am considered the "Good" Cholesterol
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
Helps REGULATE chemical reactions and body processes
Vitamins
TYPES of Food that does NOT contain CHOLESTEROL
PLANT FOODS (Vegetables, Fruits and Grains)
Provides our body with quick energy and has no nutritional value
Simple Carbohydrates
I am a waxy, fat-like substance found in the cells of the body and certain foods.
CHOLESTEROL
Binge eating and purging are associated with the eating disorder known as
Bulimia
Stored energy, that supports cell growth, and protects vital organs.
FATS
Eating a variety of foods, balancing food with exercise are part of these guidelines
DIETARY GUIDELINES
The first thing you should look at when reading a food label...
Serving Size
I am artificially created through hydrogenation and is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
Trans Fat
The amount of energy(food) an individual consumes and the amount of energy an individual burns as a result of physical activity.
Energy Expenditure