Macronutrients
This macronutrient is the body's main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This vitamin is necessary for the absorption of calcium and supports bone health.
What is Vitamin D?
According to the Dietary Guidelines, these should make up at least half of the carbs you eat.
What are whole grains?
This type of exercise strengthens the heart and includes activities like jogging, cycling, and swimming.
What is cardiovascular exercise?
This section on the food label shows the total number of servings in the entire package.
What is servings per container?
This macronutrient is the body's main source of energy.
What is protein?
This mineral is needed for carrying oxygen in the blood and is found in foods like spinach and red meat.
What is iron?
The recommended daily intake of this nutrient is about 25-38 grams for adults and is found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
What is fiber?
This type of training improves muscle strength and endurance by using weights or body weight.
What is resistance training?
This percentage on a food label helps you understand how much of each nutrient you’re getting relative to daily needs.
What is the % Daily Value?
This nutrient, though calorie-free, is essential for digestion, circulation, and temperature regulation.
What is water?
This vitamin is essential for eye health and is commonly found in carrots and other orange vegetables.
What is Vitamin A?
This recommendation from MyPlate encourages diversity in meals and provides a range of vitamins and minerals by incorporating various colors.
What is eating a variety of fruits and vegetables?
This principle of strength training requires gradually increasing the demands on your muscles by adjusting variables like weight, repetitions, or rest time to promote muscle growth and strength gains. Without this principle, muscles will not continue to adapt and improve.
What is progressive overload?
This information, shown in grams on the label, represents the amount of energy a serving provides and is often the first thing listed on food labels.
What are calories?
These types of carbohydrates take longer to digest and provide a more stable source of energy.
What are complex carbohydrates?
This mineral helps maintain fluid balance and if found in table salt?
What is sodium?
To maintain a balanced diet, it is recommended to get no more than 10% of your daily calories from these.
What is added sugars?
This form of exercise improves flexibility and range of motion, and may reduce the risk of injury.
What is stretching?
This nutrient is listed on food labels and should generally be limited, as high intake can increase the risk of heart disease.
What is saturated fat?
This nutrient, though calorie-free, is essential for digestion, circulation, and temperature regulation.
What is water?
What is Vitamin A?
MyPlate includes dairy or dairy alternatives for their high content of this mineral, important for bone health.
What is calcium?
Physical activity can increase resilience, or the ability to cope with challenges. This benefit helps improve this area of health, making it easier to handle stress and setbacks.
What is mental health?
If you are looking to increase your iron intake, look for foods labeled as an “excellent source” of this nutrient. True or False?
What is True?