Category 1
an essential nutrient because it is required in amounts that exceed the body's ability to produce it. (fluid)
Water
These are all examples of this group:
milk, yogurt, cheese, lactose-free milk, and fortified soy milk and yogurt.
Dairy
These are all examples of this group:
Apples, pears, citrus, melons, berries
Fruit
These are examples of the group:
Spinach, cabbage, pumpkin, potato, asparagus, beets, zucchini, Brussel sprouts
Vegetable
This comes from both plants and animals:
beef, fish, lentils, nuts, cottage cheese
Protein
Found primarily in vegetables, helps your digestive track
Fiber
Includes sugar and other starches, a great source of energy.
Examples: bread, pasta, rice
Carbohydrate
essential nutrient and is needed by the body in relatively small amounts to maintain a balance of body fluids and keep muscles and nerves running smoothly
Sodium
Fuel source that is found in mass storage. Comes in many forms: saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated
Fat
Obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Nutrition
These are examples of __:
zinc, vitamins, minerals, iron, calcium
Micronutrient
DAILY DOUBLE!
The recommended amounts of nutrients to consume or not to exceed each day
Daily Value
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are this. (there are only these 3)
Macronutrient
scaling back portion size, limiting sweets, adding more nutritional variety to your meals, calculating caloric intake, or any combination of these options.
Moderation
A unit of energy, generally 2000-3000 is recommended
Calorie
Breaks down the amount of calories, carbs, fat, fiber, protein, and vitamins per serving
Food Label
to eat different foods on different days
Variety
eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions
Balance
DAILY DOUBLE
eating plans that are often promoted as the “best” or “fastest” approach to losing weight
Fad Diet
the quantities, proportions, variety, or combination of different foods, drinks, and nutrients in diets, and the frequency with which they are habitually consumed.
Dietary Pattern
Provides nutritional advice for people who are healthy or at risk for chronic disease
Dietary Guidelines
Sweet carbohydrate,
sucrose
Sugar
Describes how a meal is prepared, usually includes macros/micros
Recipe
Stimulant for the central nervous system, no more than 110mg is recommended.
Caffeine
The amount of beneficial nutrients in food (hint: there's a lot)
Nutrient Density