Gobble up those Nutrients
Breads and grains are examples of this nutrient.
What are Carbohydrates.
Two recommendations on choosing a Healthy snacks include:
a. A snack high in both calories and added sugar
b. A snack high in sodium and saturated fat
c. A snack that contains one or more food groups
d. A snack, that contains little to no calories from saturated fat.
What are Choices c and d.
Organic substances needed by our bodies in small amounts.
What are vitamins.
Beans are part of which two Food Groups?
Proteins and Vegetables.
This substance carries nutrients, eliminates wastes, and regulates body temperature.
What is Water.
A nutrient that is a concentrated source of energy.
What are Fats.
What is the unit of energy that a food or beverage provides.
What are Calories.
Inorganic substances needed for building tissues and regulating functions in our bodies.
What are minerals.
These types of grains have been milled, which removes the bran and germ.
What are Refined Grains.
This Mineral is the most plentiful in our bodies.
These Micronutrients help to regulate functions in our bodies.
What are minerals.
Added sugars provide calories with no ___________
__________________.
What is nutritional value.
This Vitamin helps to convert food into energy.
What is Vitamin B.
Popcorn and Quinoa are examples of this Food Group.
What are Whole Grains.
About 50 percent or half of the MyPlate nutritional guide is made up of these two food groups.
What are Vegetables and Fruits.
These substances found in our food help to keep our bodies functioning and in good working order.
What are nutrients.
Consuming too much saturated fat can lead to __________
________________________.
Heart disease.
What are two micronutrients that do not contain calories?
What are Vitamins and Minerals.
The Mineral Iron can be found in which two Food Groups?
Proteins and Vegetables
What food food groups are found in the differently sized quadrants on the MyPlate nutritional guideline.
What are Fruits, Vegetables, Proteins, and Grains.
These nutrients are used to build, maintain, and repair tissues in our bodies.
What are Proteins.
You should try to choose snacks with less than ____________mg of sodium per serving.
a) 100 mg.
b) 200 mg.
c) 300 mg.
d) 500 mg.
b. 200 mg.
What is Iron.
This Food Group provides essential Vitamins and Minerals to keep our bones and teeth healthy.
What are foods in the Dairy Food Group.
What is one recommendation or tip provided by the MyPlate nutritional guidelines.
What is make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
Make at least half of your grains, whole grains.
Go lean with protein.
Eat calcium-rich foods.