Nutrients
The Food Label
Ultra-Processed Food
Food Groups
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This nutrient is essential for muscle repair and growth.

What is protein?

100

This section of the food label lists all the ingredients in the product.

What is the ingredients list?

100

These are the primary characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

What are high in sugar, fat, and salt?

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This food group is the main source of energy and includes bread, rice, and pasta.

What are grains?

100

This term describes the practice of consuming foods from all major food groups in appropriate quantities.

What is a balanced diet?

200

These are the two main types of carbohydrates.

What are simple and complex carbohydrates?

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This term on the food label indicates how much of the product is typically consumed in one sitting.

What is serving size?

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This popular ultra-processed beverage is often high in sugar and calories.

What is soda?

200

This food group is known for its high protein content and includes meat, beans, and nuts.

What is protein?

200

This eating disorder involves binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

What is bulimia nervosa?

300

This vitamin is crucial for blood clotting.

What is Vitamin K?

300

This part of the food label shows the amount of sugar added during processing.

What are added sugars?

300

This term describes additives that enhance flavor, texture, or shelf life in ultra-processed foods.

What are food additives?

300

This food group is a major source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber and includes apples, oranges, and bananas.

What are fruits?

300

This is the minimum number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest.

What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

400

This mineral is important for maintaining strong bones and teeth.

What is calcium?

400

The percentage of daily value on a food label is based on a diet of this many calories.

What is 2,000 calories?

400

Consuming high amounts of ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of this chronic disease.

What is heart disease?

400

This food group includes broccoli, carrots, and spinach and is essential for a balanced diet.

What are vegetables?

400

This condition results from consuming an insufficient amount of calories and nutrients.

What is malnutrition?

500

Omega-3 and Omega-6 are types of these essential nutrients

What are fatty acids?

500

This nutrient, which is harmful in large amounts, must be listed on the nutrition label even if the amount is zero.

What is trans fat?

500

This food industry practice often targets children and leads to higher consumption of ultra-processed foods.

What is advertising?

500

This food group provides calcium and vitamin D and includes milk, cheese, and yogurt.

What are dairy products?

500

This is the process by which your body converts food into energy.

What is metabolism?