Nutrition Vocab
a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
What is appetite
Having little or no nutrients
What are Empty Calories
This nutrient is high in carbohydrates
What are Grains
This percentage of the RDA isn recommended for good nutrients
What is 20%
Meat and nuts are a great source for this nutrient
What is Protein
a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food
What is Hunger
having a high vitamin and mineral content.
What is Nutrient Dense
An orange is part of what food group
What are Fruits
This percentage of the nRDA is recommended for bad nutrients
What is 5%
Essential for all body functions
What is Water
abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.
What is Obesity
Cultural Background, Time and Money and Family and Friends are three of the seven factors of what?
What are Factors of Food Choice
Broccoli isn found in this food group
What are Vegetables
If a food label has sugar in the first 3 ingredients, it is considered a _________
What is Dessert
Pasta is a great source for this nutrient
What are Carbohydrates
Unhealthy Fat
What are Saturated Fats
a widespread occurrence of obesity in a community at a particular time.
What is Obesity Epidemic
This nutrient is important for growth and repair
What is Protein
What does RDA stand for
What is Recommended Daily Allowance
A,B,C,D and K are examples of what nutrient
What are Vitamins
A unit of energy
What is a Calorie
Healthy Fat
What are Unsaturated Fats
This food group is a great source of calcium
What is Dairy
This rule is a guide to use when using a food label to ensure it is a healthy product.
What is the 5/20 rule
Calcium, Iron and sodium are examples of these
What are Minerals