Essential Nutrients
These are the fundamental building blocks of proteins
Amino Acids
This is the specific amount of food that all the information on a Nutrition Facts label is based on
Serving Size
This health indicator is a measure expressing the relationship between a person's weight and height.
BMI (Body Mass Index)
To manage high blood pressure, individuals are encouraged to lower their intake of fat and this mineral
Sodium (Salt)
Pasta and oatmeal belong to this food group, which provides energy.
Grains
This nutrient is the body's primary source of energy and should account for 50% to 60% of daily calories.
Carbohydrates
According to the "5/20 Rule," a Daily Value (%DV) of this percentage or less means the food is a "low" source of that nutrient.
5%
This indicator is a mathematical calculation determined by dividing a person's waist size by their hip size.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
This condition occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it does produc
Diabetes
According to MyPlate, this fraction of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.
Half (50%)
This mineral is essential for the formation of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to body cells.
Iron
The % Daily Value on a nutrition label is based on a daily diet of this many calories.
2000
This method of measuring body fat uses calipers to pinch the skin at various parts of the body
Skinfold Measure
This condition causes bones to become weak and break easily; it can be managed by including enough Calcium and Vitamin D in the diet.
Osteoporosis
How many cups of water should you drink per day?
8 cups
These four vitamins are fat-soluble, meaning they are stored in the body’s liver and fatty tissues.
Vitamins A, D, E, & K
This section of the label helps consumers track how many of these energy units they are consuming per serving to help balance their intake with what their body uses
Calories
This measurement is used to assess abdominal fat; for women, a measurement greater than 35 inches indicates a health risk
Waist Circumference
This diet-related birth defect, which affects the spine, can be prevented by ensuring a mother has enough Folate in her diet
Spina-Bifita
Name two protein sources that are not meat.
Beans, Eggs, Nuts, Seeds
This specific B vitamin is critical for reducing the risk of neural tube defects in newborns
This percentage shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a total daily diet of 2,000 calories.
% Daily Value
Name a reason why the BMI method is no longer considered an "accurate" measurement of health?
Fails to consider muscle mass and/or individualities
This disease interferes with the immune system’s ability to fight infections and requires the patient to consume plenty of fluids and nutritional supplements
HIV
Name a fruit that is also technically considered a vegetable
Tomato or Avocado