Nutrients in Food
Builds muscle and repairs cells
What are Proteins
Can be green, leafy - served fresh or cooked. Can be purchased frozen on in a can.
What are Vegetables?
Tells you the amount of food that equals the amount of nutrients listed on the food label.
What is SERVING SIZE?
Another word for salt
What is Sodium
Healthy and sweet. Comes fresh, dried, in a can or frozen.
What are FRUITS?
The amount of energy in a serving of food.
What are CALORIES?
Keeps bones strong.
What is Calcium
Foods in this category include meat, peanut butter, and seafood.
What are PROTEINS
In general, the amount of calories an adult needs to have (eat or drink) per day.
What is 2000?
Helps get rid of waste
What is Fiber?
What are GRAINS?
Tells you how much of a nutrient one serving of food contains compared to its recommended daily allowance.
What is % Daily Value?
Stores energy for later use
What are Fats?
Good for getting calcium. Comes from a cow, a goat, or a woman.
What is MILK?
Choose foods that are low in saturated fats, sodium and added this ingredient.
What are SUGARS?