Category 1: Importance of Nutrition
This is the process by which your body takes in and uses food.
What is nutrition?
These nutrients build and repair body tissues and muscles.
What are proteins?
This USDA guide shows recommended food group portions.
What is MyPlate?
This tells you how much of the food equals one serving.
What is serving size?
This means harmful microorganisms in food.
What is food contamination?
These substances in food provide energy and help build and repair tissues
What are nutrients?
These nutrients help regulate body processes and support the immune system.
What are vitamins?
This food group includes foods like bread, rice, and pasta.
What is the grain group?
This section shows how much energy you get from one serving.
What are calories?
This bacteria can cause food poisoning from undercooked poultry.
What is Salmonella?
This nutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
These nutrients help build bones and teeth.
What are minerals?
Eating a variety of foods and the right amount from each group is called this.
What is balanced nutrition?
These percentages on labels show how much a nutrient contributes to your daily diet.
What is % Daily Value?
The practice of washing hands and surfaces to prevent contamination is called this.
What is sanitation?
This is the number of calories your body needs to perform basic life functions while at rest.
What is basal metabolism?
This nutrient provides the most concentrated source of energy.
What are fats?
These foods contain many nutrients but relatively few calories.
What are nutrient-dense foods?
This nutrient is often limited because too much can increase blood pressure.
What is sodium?
This method safely thaws frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave.
What is safe thawing?
Name two factors that influence a person’s food choices.
culture, family, cost, advertising, emotions, time, peer influence
This nutrient helps digestion and prevents constipation.
What is fiber?
This condition results from consuming too few nutrients over time.
What is malnutrition?
This ingredient list rule states ingredients appear in order of this.
What is weight (largest amount first)?
Name one of the four basic food safety steps.
Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill