Food Groups
How many food groups are there?
Five (full answer given after column is empty)
needed for the growth and repair of body tissues.
Protein
Feeding on both animal and vegetable substances
Omnivore
Fat soluble vitamin needed for strong bones and teeth. The lack of this vitamin leads to blindness.
Vitamin A
A condition in which there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body. Related to iron deficiency.
Anemia
High in calcium, high-quality protein, vitamin D to aid calcium absorption, potassium for healthy blood pressure, and other minerals such as phosphorus and magnesium.
Dairy
A nutrient that supplies energy, forms cells, maintains body temperature, and protects nerves.
Fat
A diet that involves consuming a very low amount of carbohydrates and replacing them with fat
Keto
Fat soluble vitamin that contributes to healthy nails, hair and skin
Vitamin E
A class of nutrients that are chemical elements, which are needed for enzyme activity, bone formation and other processes of the body.
minerals
group of plants that include beans and peas; generally low in fat and are nutrient and fiber rich; examples- black beans, kidney beans, peanuts
Legumes
structural parts of plants found in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes; promote healthful GI tract
Fiber
a person who does not eat or use any animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese, or leather:
Vegan
A class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth. Either dissolve in fat or water.
Vitamins
Nine amino acids that cannot be made up in the body.
Essential Amino Acids
a grain that maintains the same relative proportions of starchy endosperm, germ, and bran as the original; at least half of grains should be whole; look for "whole grain" as one of first things in ingredient list
Whole Grains
A nutrient that supplies energy for your body's functions. Can be simple or complex.
Carbohydrate
Don’t eat poultry, game or red meat, but they do eat fish and seafood, dairy and eggs
Pescatarian
Fat soluble vitamin that is produced in the body when exposed to UV rays
Vitamin D
A measure of nutrients in a food compared with the energy a food provides
Nutrient Density
Nutrient-dense foods that are rich in healthy fats, plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin E
Seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
Simple sugar that circulates in the blood. The most important sugar in the body because it provides energy to the body's cells.
Glucose
people who exclude meat, poultry, fish or other animal-derived foods from their diets
Vegetarians
Water soluble, energy giving vitamin that is also known as "Ascorbic Acid"
Vitamin C
Only found in all human and animal tissue; the body makes it itself. Also needed to make Vitamin D and bile, a substance that aids in fat digestion.
Cholesterol