This mineral, contained in dairy products, helps build strong bones.
What is calcium
100
Macronutrients can be divided into ______ groups.
What is 3
100
This type of fat is solid at room temperature and less healthy for us. We should limit it in our diets.
What is saturated fat
100
These foods are often the first thing we see when we come into the grocery store. They provide many vitamins and minerals.
What are fruits and vegetables
100
This amount, listed at the top of the label, lets us know what amount of food contains the nutrients listed on the food label.
What is the serving size
200
Dairy products contain this vitamin which we also get from the sun.
What is vitamin D
200
Our bodies can break down this macronutrient most quickly to provide energy for activities and exercise.
What is carbohydrate
200
Good fats are healthy for our hearts. The month of February is also called this, to raise awareness for heart health.
What is American Heart Month
200
When shopping for fruits and vegetables, we should try to choose a variety of _______ so we get different vitamins and minerals.
What are colors
200
When looking at a label we want to check the _______ which lets us know how much energy we get from the food.
What are calories
300
Our food guidelines recommend that we get at least _____ servings of dairy each day.
What is 3
300
This macronutrient helps us absorb vitamins, provides energy and helps cushion our organs.
What is fat
300
This type of fat is liquid at room temperature and provides several health benefits.
What is unsaturated fat
300
Sometimes foods look healthy when they are not. Reading the ______ is the best way to decide if a food is healthy.
What is nutrition label
300
These 3 nutrients, listed on the label, should be limited in our diet.
What are cholesterol, sugar and sodium
400
This is the type of dairy product we should choose most often because of its lower fat content.
What is 1% or fat free
400
This macronutrient helps our bodies grow and repair muscle. Some examples include: eggs, chicken and yogurt.
What is protein
400
This green fruit, used to make guacamole, is actually a great source of healthy fat.
What is an avocado
400
Many processed foods are in the center aisles of the store. We should try to shop around the _______ of the store where more of the fresh foods are stored.
What is outside/perimeter
400
We want to look for more of these 3 nutrients on food labels.
What are vitamins, minerals and fiber
500
Calcium and vitamin D help prevent this disease where our bones get tiny holes in them.
What is osteoporosis
500
Complex carbohydrates contain this. It helps keep us full for longer and promotes healthy digestion.
What is fiber
500
This type of fat, found especially in fish like salmon, is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
What are omega-3 fatty acids
500
Giant Eagle uses this numbering system to rate the health content of each food.
What is Nutrival
500
Dietary fiber and sugar are types of this macronutrient listed on the food label.