Vocab
Nutrients
My Plate
Vitamins
Food Labels
100
What is a calorie?
A unit of energy measurement
100
What are three foods that contain cholesterol?
Egg yolks, shellfish, butter
100
What are the health benefits of vegetables?
Reduce stroke, lower blood pressure
100
What does fat do?
Provides energy and calories for the body
100
What is the total amount of calories?
75 calories
200
What is a serving size?
Standardized amount of food or drink, typically found on nutrition labels
200
What are three foods that contain fat?
Pizza, sandwiches, salad dressings
200
What are the health benefits of protein?
Muscle building, weight management
200
What does Iron do?
Helps heal wounds
200
How much sodium would you obtain if you had three servings of crackers?
210mg
300
What is metabolism?
Body's process of converting food and drink into energy, that energy keeps us alive and functioning
300
What are three foods that contain protein?
Meat, cheese, yogurt
300
What are the health benefits of dairy?
Bone health, support brain development and growth
300
What does protein do?
Repair cells and body tissues
300
Does it contain any sugar?
No
400
What is a supplement?
Products that supplement the diet by providing additional nutrients or other substances that can benefit health
400
What are three foods that contain Iron?
Eggs, fruits, organ meats
400
What are the health benefits of fruits?
Low in calories, lower risk of eye problems
400
What does cholesterol do?
Used to make vitamin D
400
How much fat is there in total?
1.5g
500
What is dietary fiber?
A type of carbohydrate that the human body cannot digest
500
What are three foods that contain fiber?
Vegetables, popcorn, brown rice
500
What are health benefits of grains?
Reduces risks of cancer, improved digestion
500
What does calcium do?
Helps with hormones
500
What is the total daily value?
11%