Nutrients
builds muscles and bones
protein
front of the food package usually has an attractive label
product name
any body movement that works your muscles and uses more energy than resting
physical activity
Name a food that is a carbohydrate
bread, rice, pasta, oats, fruit, vegetables
How many nutrients are there?
6
primary source of energy for the body
carbohydrates
shows what the product is made of
ingredient list
recommended daily activity level for teens
60 minutes
Name a food that is a protein
meat, fish, beans, nuts, milk, eggs
How many cups of water should you have per day?
8 cups
helps with digestion, removes waste, and cools you off
water
table that shows how many calories and nutrients are in one serving of the product
recommended daily physical activity level for adults
30 +
Name a healthy fat
nuts, seeds, fish, avocado, eggs
What vitamin type can we get naturally from the sun?
Vitamin D
carries vitamins around the body
fat
enticing claims on the front label that talk about health benefits
product claims
Name one benefit of regular physical activity
Increase: amount muscle, muscle strength, bone strength
Decrease: body fat, blood pressure, risk of diabetes and cancer, risk of early death
Which vitamin's function is to boost your immune system?
Vitamin C
How is the ingredient list set up on the food label?
In order of most to least in weight
nutrients that help the body function properly
vitamins and/or minerals
How do food Labels help you?
Helps you make healthier choices
Name one consequence of physical activity
Increase: Body fat, blood pressure, risk of diabetes and cancer, risk of early death
Decrease: amount of muscle, muscle strength, bone strength
Name a food source that you can get vitamins.
fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads, and some meats
Name the function of calcium and give an example of a calcium food source.
builds strong bones and teeth
Ex: dairy, canned fish, green leafy vegetables