Macros
Commonly found in foods like meat, beans, and tofu, and important for muscle repair and growth
What is protein?
On a nutrition facts label, this term indicates the amount of energy provided by a serving of food.
What are calories?
These are common job settings where registered dietitians can work (Name at least 3).
What are hospitals, clinics, private practice, community health centers, long-term care facilities, corporate wellness programs, sports nutrition, research institutions, government agencies?
This vitamin, often called the "sunshine vitamin," is essential for bone health.
What is vitamin D?
Which type of fat, found in olive oil, nuts, and avocados, is known to have heart-healthy benefits?
What are unsaturated fats?
This provides 4 calories per gram, and is the primary source of energy for the body.
What are carbohydrates?
This percentage indicates how much of a particular nutrient one serving of the food provides compared to the recommended daily intake.
What is the % Daily Value (%DV)?
This level of education is now required (as of 2024) to become a registered dietitian.
What is a master’s degree?
This vitamin is necessary for proper vision, immune function, and skin health.
What is vitamin A?
According to dietary guidelines, what is the recommended daily intake of water for an average adult?
What is 8 cups or 64 ounces? (approximately 2 liters)
The type of fat that is found in butter, meats, and cheese and should be limited in the diet.
What is Saturated Fat?
The percent daily value (%DV) is based on a daily diet of how many calories?
What is a 2,000-calorie per day diet?
This is the difference between a nutritionist and a registered dietitian.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts with a minimum of a graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program and who completed a supervised practice requirement, passed a national exam and continue professional development throughout their careers
There is no specific, standardized meaning for “nutritionist.”
This mineral is crucial for dental health, helping to prevent tooth decay and cavities by strengthening tooth enamel.
What is fluoride?
According to the MyPlate guidelines, what portion of your plate should consist of fruits and vegetables?
What is half of the plate?