FOOD FACTS
This is the major source of energy for the human diet
What are carbohydrates?
How many calories are recommended for a day?
What is 2000?
this color food contains powerful antioxidants that can help ward off cancer
What is red?
Kids need at least this many servings from the dairy group each day.
What is 3?
Sodium refers to
What is salt?
What is a protein?
If there are two servings in a container at 50 calories and you eat half of that serving, how many calories did you consume?
What is 25 calories?
This color food is an excellent source of fiber
What is green?
You use this word to measure how many servings of fruit and vegetables you will eat.
What is cups?
This assists in digestion and helps carry nutrients and oxygen
What is water?
This is used for growth and maintenance of body structures, also regulates metabolism
What is a vitamin?
How do you find the main ingredient in an item?
What is listed first under ingredients?
This color food is important for healthy skin and bones
What is yellow?
This is an example of a protein that is plant based.
What is tofu, beans, etc?
This is the template used to guide your meal choices
What is myplate?
Helps produce energy and regulates body processes
What are minerals?
What are added sugars?
What is sugar that is not naturally occurring in an item?
This color helps protect your vision and keep your immune system healthy.
What is a orange?
This is how you measure how much meat you are eating.
What is ounces?
this means less than 5 calories per serving
What is calorie free?
Stored energy that insulates the body and is found between skin and muscles
What is fat?
If an item has 30% of the daily value in any category (fat, carbohydrate, sodium, etc), it is considered to have...
What is too much?
This color food helps prevent against heart disease and blood clots.
What is purple?
Half of your grains should be made of
What is whole grains?
This general guide to help you link nutrients in a serving of food to their contribution to your daily diet. It is based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet.
What is the Percentage Daily Value?