Vitamins and Minerals
This vitamin is found in citrus fruits and helps your body fight infections
Vitamin C
These nutrients are your body's main source of energy and are found in bread, pasta, and rice
Carbohydrates
The number of cups of water recommended per day for most teens
6-8 cups
This tells you how much of a nutrient is in one serving of food
This mineral is important for strong bones and teeth and is often found in milk
Calcium
This macronutrient helps build and repair muscles
Protein
Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals and fiber.
On a food label, this number shows the percentage of the daily recommended intake of a nutrient
% Daily Value
A lack of this vitamin can cause weakened bones and delayed growth
Vitamin D
This type of fat is considered "healthy" and is found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts
unsaturated fats
Skipping this meal can make it harder to concentrate at school
This type of fat, which is listed on labels, is considered unhealthy and should be limited
Trans fats
This mineral helps your blood carry oxygen and is found in red meat and spinach
Iron
This type of carbohydrate cannot be digested and helps your digestive system
Fiber
Eating too much of this type of food can lead to weight gain
Chips, candy, etc., high-calorie/low-nutrient processed foods
This term on a food label means no added sugar, but the food may still contain naturally occurring sugar.
unsweetened
This mineral helps maintain fluid balance and is often restricted in people with high blood sugar
Sodium (Salt)
This nutrient is stored in the body as glycogen and provides long-term energy
Carbohydrate
Teens need how many hours of sleep per night to stay healthy and for their metabolism to work properly
8-10 hours
The FDS recommends limiting this mineral because too much can raise blood pressure
Sodium (salt)