Vitamins
This vitamin, found in citrus fruits, helps boost your immune system.
What is vitamin C?
This mineral, found in dairy products and leafy greens, helps build strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
Carbohydrates are broken down into this simple sugar, the body’s main source of energy.
What is glucose?
A unit of energy, often used to express the nutritional value of foods
What is calories?
The MyPlate icon is shaped like this everyday item to make it easier to understand meal balance.
What is a plate?
A deficiency in this vitamin, often found in leafy greens, can lead to blood clotting problems.
What is Vitamin K?
This mineral is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood and is found in red meat and spinach.
What is iron?
True or False: All carbs are bad for you and should be avoided.
False.
A standardized label required on many packaged food items.
What is nutrition label?
This U.S. government agency created the MyPlate icon in 2011 to replace the food pyramid.
What is the USDA?
Almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts and pine nuts are a good source of vitamin.
What is vitamin E?
This mineral supports thyroid function and is commonly added to table salt.
What is iodine?
This type of carbohydrate cannot be digested and helps regulate digestion.
What is fiber?
A phase where individuals focus on gaining muscle mass by consuming more calories than they burn, also known as a caloric surplus.
What is bulking?
Name one source of protein that comes from a plant.
What is beans, peas, and lentils, tofu and tempeh, nuts, and seeds.
Water soluble vitamins include.
What is vitamin B and C?
This electrolyte helps your nerve signal transmission, muscle contraction, fluid balance, and blood pressure regulation and is often found in bananas and potatoes.
What is potassium?
White bread, candy, and soda are high in these fast-digesting carbs.
What is a simple carb?
How a serving of food contributes to your whole day’s intake. It is based on 2,000 calories per day
What is Daily Value %?
A cooking method that is encouraged by MyPlate as a healthier alternative to frying.
What is baking? (grilling, steaming and roasting)
Vitamins A, D, E, and K belong to this type of vitamin?
What is fat-soluble vitamins?
This mineral supports the immune system, heals wounds, and helps your overall growth and development.
What is zinc?
Which food is a better source of fiber. Whole-wheat pasta or white pasta?
What is whole-wheat pasta?
A product taken to augment the diet, typically containing vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other dietary ingredients
What is supplements?
MyPlate suggests making at least half your grains whole grains. One example of a whole grain is this food.
What is brown rice? (Other acceptable answers: whole wheat bread, oatmeal, quinoa)