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6 Essential Nutrients
5 Food Groups
Nutrition Facts Panel
Misc.
Misc.
100

Which is NOT one of the 6 essential nutrients?

A. Vitamins

B. Grains

C. Protein

D. Fats 

B. Grains

100
The vegetable food group is broken into subgroups based on what?

Nutrients 

100

What is the order of ingredients in the ingredients list?

Largest to smallest by weight 

100

What does %DV stand for?

Percent Daily Value

100

This nutrient is the body's main source of energy...

Carbohydrates

200
Substances needed in small quantities to help regulate body functions, fight infections, and use other nutrients are...

Vitamins 

200
What counts as both a vegetable and a protein?

Beans, Peas, Lentils

200

How can you tell if a grain product is a whole grain product?

By reading the ingredient list 

200

Why is it important to have fiber in your diet?

Helps you digest food and helps you feel full. 

200

This nutrient is found in all body tissues and fluids. It helps digest food, remove waste, control body temperature, and it is absolutely essential to life and health. 

Water

300

This nutrient is used to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues, such as muscle. It is made up of amino acids and provides energy.

Protein 

300

Grains that are processed to remove both the bran and the germ are called...

Refined grains

300

Which mineral can cause some health concerns...

Zinc

Iron

Sodium

Potassium

Sodium

300

Saturated fat is referred to as "____" because...

it can raise cholesterol levels.

300

These nutrients are elements needed in small quantities for forming healthy bones and teeth, for the formation of red blood cells, and for aiding in regulation of certain body processes. 


Minerals 

400

Calories (roughly) measure the amount of ________ in food.

Energy

400

The vegetable subgroups are:

*HINT: 5 subgroups

Dark Green

Beans/Peas/Lentils

Red/Orange

Starchy

Other

400

Foods and beverage which contain vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and other nutrients that have positive health effects are referred to as:

Nutrient-dense foods
400
Which of these are not considered to be part of the dairy group:

A. Cheddar Cheese, Colby Jack Cheese, American Cheese

B. Cream Cheese, Cream, Butter

C. Soymilks and Skim Milk

D. Ice Cream, Yogurt, Soft Serve Custard

B. Cream Cheese, Cream, Butter

400

The two types of carbohydrates are:

complex and simple.

500

The 6 Essential Nutrients are....

Vitamins, Minerals, Carbs, Fats, Protein, Water

500

The 5 food groups are...

Dairy

Protein

Grains

Vegetables

Fruits

500

Some foods made from milk are not included in the dairy food group when they...

Have a high fat content and low calcium content 

500

The current American food guide is called:

MyPlate

500

What is one reason why people tend to overeat (especially in 2022)

Mindless eating/distracted eating/eating in front of the TV