Macro Nutrients
What is the body's primary source of energy and can be found in foods like bread and pasta?
Carbs
This vitamin is essential for immune function and can be found in citrus fruits.
Vitamin C
This food group should make up the majority of your plate, according to the USDA’s MyPlate guidelines.
Veggies
The Dietary Guidelines suggest that this type of fat should be consumed in moderation or replaced with healthier fats.
Saturated fats
This fruit is known for being high in potassium
Bananas
This macronutrient is crucial for building and repairing tissues and can be found in meat, eggs, and beans.
Protien
This mineral is important for bone health and can be found in dairy.
Calcium
This is the recommended daily intake of water, in ounces, for an average adult.
64 ounces
This U.S. government guideline recommends at least this many minutes of physical activity per week.
150 mins
This green leafy vegetable is high in Vitamin K and can be used in salads or as a garnish.
Kale
These fats are considered "bad fats" and can increase the risk of heart disease.
Trans Fats
This vitamin can help vision and can be found in carrots and sweet potatoes.
Vitamin A
This type of diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while limiting processed foods and sugar.
This nutrient is recommended to be limited to no more than 10% of total daily calories.
added sugars
Give 3 examples of good sources of protein
lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy products, etc.
This macronutrient is essential for energy storage and insulation in the body and can be found in foods like avocados and nuts.
Fats
This vitamin helps the body absorb calcium and can be obtained through sunlight
Vitamin D
What is a type of food that should be avoided in a healthy diet.
Excess sugar
The USDA’s MyPlate divides your plate into this many sections to guide healthy eating.
5 sections
This legume is a good source of plant-based protein and is often used in vegetarian dishes.
Lentils
This type of carbohydrate is not digested by the body and helps with digestion.
Fiber
This mineral is necessary for oxygen transport in the blood and is found in red meat and spinach
Iron
What types of foods are crucial to a healthy diet?
Whole foods. Variety or veggies, carbs, fruits, etc.
What are the 5 sections of the myPlate?
vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, and dairy