Nutrition Vocab
a unit of energy or the amount heat it takes to raise the temperature of water
Calorie
Oats, rice wheat
GRAINS
40% of My Plate
Vegetables
This nutrient is found in bread, fruit, and vegetables and gives energy to your body.
What is a carbohydrate?
This beverage is often available in 2%, 1%, or skim varieties.
What is milk
the food does not contain good nutrients so it is considered empty calories
Empty Calories
Apple orange bananas
FRUITS
30% of My Plate
Grains
This nutrient, found in nuts, avocado, and dairy products, helps support cell growth
What is fat?
Half of your grains should come from this type.
What are whole grains
not getting the right amount of nutrients from not eating enough or the right type of food
Malnutrition
Carrot, cucumber and peppers
VEGETABLES
20% of My Plate
Protein
This nutrient is found in meat, legumes, and milk and helps grow strong muscles.
What is protein?
How many servings of protein do you need to eat each day?
1-3
the nutrients recommended to intake a day, not to go severely over or under it
Daily Value
Milk yogurt and cheese
DAIRY
10% of My Plate
Fruits
This nutrient group includes vitamins and minerals.
What are micronutrients?
Milk contains this mineral that helps build strong bones.
What is calcium
the measured amount of food that is recommended for eating
Serving Size
Eggs, chicken and beans
PROTEIN
You should fill half your plate with these two food groups
fruits and vegetables
These are chemicals produced by plants that protect them from germs and insects and ALSO provide benefits to humans who eat plant foods.
What are phytonutrients?
A deck of cards is considered the serving size for which food in the protein group?
What is meat