Nutrients
This nutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This food group is rich in calcium and helps build strong bones.
What is the dairy group?
This is the unit used to measure energy in food.
What is a calorie?
This is the temperature range where bacteria grow rapidly.
What is the danger zone (40°F–140°F)?
This nutrient helps with digestion and keeps you full longer.
What is fiber?
This nutrient helps build and repair body tissues.
What is protein?
This food group includes beans, nuts, meat, and eggs.
What is the protein group?
Consuming more calories than you burn leads to this.
What is weight gain?
This is the minimum internal temperature for cooked chicken.
What is 165°F?
This type of fat is considered heart-healthy.
What are unsaturated fats?
This nutrient provides the most energy per gram.
What are fats (lipids)? 9 calories per 1 gram
These two food groups should make up half your plate. Vegetables?
What are fruits and vegetables?
This Equations Calories in<Calories out=?
What is Weight Loss
This practice prevents cross-contamination in the kitchen.
What is washing hands / separating raw and cooked foods?
This added ingredient should be limited to reduce chronic disease risk.
What is added sugar?
These nutrients help regulate body processes and do not provide energy.
What are vitamins and minerals?
This food group provides fiber and energy through complex carbs.
What are grains?
This type of activity burns the most calories quickly.
What is physical exercise (or vigorous activity)
This is what you do if you drop your knife.
What is let it fall?
Drinking enough of this helps regulate body temperature.
What is water?
This nutrient is essential for hydration and makes up about 60% of the body.
What is water?
Name all 5 Food Groups on the MyPlate?
What is Protein, Grains, Vegetables, Fruit, Dairy?
1 gram of fat provides this many calories.
What is 9 calories?
This government agency inspects meat and poultry.
What is the USDA?
This term describes eating a variety of foods in the right amounts.
What is a balanced diet?