Foods
Facts
serving sizes
misc.
nutrients
100

2 foods that are high in fat

What is fried food, Some red meats, full fat dairy products, nuts...

100

% of daily intake of calories from fat should be no more than this amount

What is thirty (30%)

100

Number of ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish in one serving my plate

What is 2 to 3oz or just over a quarter of my plate.

100
In order to reduce cholesterol numbers, decrease cancer chances, and aid digestion you should eat plenty of
What is fiber
100
This nutrient helps to build and maintain muscle
What is protein
200

two foods low in fat

What is fruit, vegetables, pasta...

200
The water soluble vitamins include
What are C and the B complex
200
Number of glasses of water you should have per day
What is 6-8
200

What is the 5/20 Rule?

What is 5% is low in a nutrient and 20% is high.

200
Nutrients that are needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy and that become part of the body are
What is minerals
300

two foods high in sugar

What is candy, soda, frosting, ...

300
Too much of this mineral can be linked to high blood pressure
What is sodium
300
A correct serving size from the bread and cereal group is
What is 1 slice bread, 1/2 cup cooked cereal, 1/2 bagel, 1/2 cup pasta
300

Too little calcium could cause what?

What is Bones to break more easily, and weak teeth (cavity prone).

300
A deficiency of vitamin C could cause
What is scurvy
400

two foods low in sugar

What is vegetables, grain, meat

400
The food group that contains, beta carotene, vitamin C, complex carbs, fiber, and minerals is the
What is vegetable group
400
Correct serving size of vegetable group would be
What is 1/2 cup juice, 1 cup raw, 1/2 cup cooked
400
Is saturated fat good for your body?

What is No 

400
a deficiency of iron could cause
What is anemia
500

What two illnesses can be caused by, or contributed to, by a high fat or high sugar diet

What is diabetes, cancer, heart disease...

500
Cholesterol is manufactured by the
What is liver
500

Correct serving size for dairy would be

What is 1/2 pint milk, 1 cup yogurt, 1 oz. cheese

500

26% Sodium is considered a low daily percent value.

What is No. 5% or less is best.

500

Name the 5 food groups

Grains, Fruits, Dairy, Protein

Vegetables, 

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