This principle ensures you get enough of all essential nutrients from your food choices.
Adequacy
This term describes malnutrition caused by deficient energy or nutrients.
Undernutrition
This principle encourages eating foods from all major food groups and choosing different foods within each group.
Variety
This is the unit used to measure energy, equal to 1000 calories.
Kcal
This principle focuses on choosing foods that provide the right amount of calories for your needs.
Energy Control
This nutrient class facilitates the release of energy without actually providing energy.
Vitamins
This principle means choosing foods that provide multiple valuable nutrients per calorie.
Nutrient Density
This principle involves eating mostly nutrient-dense foods in appropriate portions without going overboard.
Moderation