Food Groups
One egg equals 1 ounce of this important nutrient
What is protein?
This fat-soluble vitamin is important for normal vision, the immune system, and reproduction
What is vitamin A?
Combining this with a balanced diet is ideal for promoting overall health
What is exercise (or physical activity)?
The daily recommendation for this sought-after energy drink ingredient is no more than 400 mg
What is caffeine?
Completing this over a three-day span can be a good way to become more conscientious about your eating habits
What is a food diary (or journal)?
Less than 10 percent of your daily calories should come from this sweet, added ingredient
What is sugar?
This vitamin is important for blood clotting, and its intake should be regulated during warfarin therapy
What is vitamin K?
This ratio is commonly used as a general indication of health status and weight-related risks
What is body-mass index (or BMI)?
People who eat this meal consume fewer calories, maintain healthier weights, and have a reduced risk of heart disease
What is breakfast?
Adults should exercise for at least this amount of time weekly for overall health promotion
What is 2.5 hours?
This unhealthy fat should be limited to 22 grams daily
What is saturated fat?
The body needs this b-vitamin for more than 100 enzyme reactions involved in metabolism
What is vitamin B6?
Doing this on a weekly basis can help to take some of the guesswork out of healthy eating. It may also help you to save a little money
What is meal planning?
Excess amounts of this can deplete B vitamins, alter blood sugar, elevate blood pressure, and disrupt relationships
What is alcohol?
The recommended daily amount of this dietary component is 25 to 40 grams; however, the average American consumes only 5 to 10 grams. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes are all good sources
What is dietary fiber?
A variety of colors and a minimum of 2 1/2 cups daily is the recommendation for this food group
What are vegetables (or veggies)?
This mineral has a role in various important bodily functions including making energy, connective tissues, and blood vessels. It also happens to be the outer layer of President Lincoln’s coin
What is copper?
Although the recommendation for this essential mineral is 1300 to 1500 mg per day, most adults average more than 3000 mg daily
What is sodium?
Consuming this daily can be a healthy supplement to one’s diet. However, it is not a substitute for eating well
What is a multivitamin?
During chronic stress, secretion of this hormone stimulates appetite, especially for foods high in fat and sugar
What is cortisol?
Half of the recommended 6 servings of grains per day should be these
What are whole grains?
This essential trace mineral is naturally present in many foods and is a cofactor for enzymes such as arginase and pyruvate carboxylase. It also plays a role in blood clotting and hemostasis in conjunction with vitamin k
What is manganese?
Choosing these types of foods provide you with vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting components and have little added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium
What are nutrient-dense foods?
It takes twenty minutes for this part of the brain—the center for appetite and hunger—to register you are full
What is the hypothalamus?
This US government agency replaced the food pyramid with MyPlate in 2011
What is the United States Department of Agriculture (or USDA)?