Nutrients
Filling My Plate
Food Labels
Healthy Weight Management
Eating Disorders
100

Insulates against the cold and protects internal organs

What are fats?

100

You need about 2 - 4 cups of this on your plate in a day. The more colors the better!

What are vegetables?

100

The amount of food usually eaten of this food.

What is a serving size?

100

This type of diet makes your body lose water, not fat.

What is a "crash" or "fad" diet.

100

People with this eating disorder avoid eating, count calories in everything they consume and may exercise excessively.

What is anorexia?

200

Make skin, muscle, and bone, and repair damaged tissue

What are proteins?

200

You need 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups of this a day, but the healthiest form to eat this is in its whole fresh state. It contains the most fiber and nutrients, without added sugar.

What are fruits?

200
Foods with this on its label tell you it may be a healthy option. Beans, whole grains, fruit and vegetables contain a lot of this.

What is fiber?

200

This consists of 3,500 calories

What is 1 pound?

200

People with this eating disorder binge and purge which means that they eat a lot and then vomit.

What is bulemia?

300

Provide the body's most important source of energy

What are carbohydrates?

300

You need 3 cups of this type of food daily, which includes yogurt and cheese.

What is dairy?

300

This compound is found only in animal products. It will never be on a food label for products that are vegan in nature. There are two types of it, but one is better than the other for your health.

What is cholesterol?

300

This type of dieting consists of gaining and losing weight over and over again.

What is yo-yo dieting?

300

People with this eating disorder may be a normal weight or slightly over weight.

What is bulemia?

400

Carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body

What is water?

400

This food should take up only a quarter of your plate, or 5 - 7 ounces daily. Peanut butter, beans, and tofu are all a source of this type of food.

What is protein?

400

Servings eaten: A serving size is 1/2 cup and you eat 2 cups. 

What are 4 servings?

400

This is a normal amount of weight that can be gained during a year of puberty.

What is 20 - 50 pounds?

400

Loss of water due to purging can cause these two problems.

What is dehydration and kidney damage?

500

Contribute to water balance, metabolism, and nerve and muscle function

What are minerals?

500

You need 5 - 10 ounces of this type of food daily. The healthiest versions of this include whole varieties of oats, wheat, and rice.

What are grains?

500

This tells you whether the nutrient contributes a lot or a little to your total daily eating.

What is % daily value?

500

This is the only sure way to lose weight safely and healthily.

What is reducing your calories in a safe way by getting all nutrients, and exercising.

500

This eating disorder causes brittle nails, yellow and dry skin, swollen joins, loss in muscle tone, slowed heart rate

What is anorexia?