Nutrient Know-How
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Bread, rice, pasta, and cereal are common sources of which macronutrient?
Carbohydrates
What part of a Nutrition Facts label tells you the amount considered one serving?
Serving size
Eating foods from different food groups and choosing different foods within those groups follows which guideline?
Variety
A student rarely eats fruits or vegetables. Adding an apple to lunch would help increase this important idea in their diet.
Variety
Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissues?
Protein
Chicken, eggs, beans, and fish are common sources of which nutrient?
Protein
What unit on a food label tells you how much energy a food provides?
Calories
Nutrition guidelines recommend choosing this type of grain when possible.
Whole grains
A student sees “healthy” printed on the front of a snack package. What should they check before deciding based only on the advertisement?
Nutrition Facts label
Which nutrient helps insulate the body, protect organs, and provide stored energy?
Fats
Avocados, nuts, seeds, and oils are sources of which nutrient?
Fats
What does %DV stand for?
Percent Daily Value
Calories measure the amount of _____ available in food.
Energy
A student eats two servings of a snack. The label lists 150 calories per serving. How many calories did they consume?
300
What nutrient helps move food through the digestive system and supports digestive health?
Fiber
Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are good sources of this nutrient that supports digestion.
Fiber
What section of the label helps you distinguish sugars added during processing from sugars naturally found in foods?
Added Sugars
Nutrition guidelines recommend limiting added sugars, certain fats, and this nutrient commonly found in salty foods.
Sodium
A student eats the exact same breakfast and lunch every day. The meals contain nutritious foods, but which nutrition guideline could still be improved?
Variety
This nutrient makes up a large portion of the body and helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients.
Water
Fruits and vegetables are especially important sources of these two types of micronutrients.
Vitamins and minerals
Why did standardized serving sizes make food labels more useful to consumers?
Comparison
Why is eating a variety of foods important instead of eating the same few foods every day?
Nutrient Variety
A student wants to improve lunch without completely changing what they eat. They keep their sandwich and water but add carrots and fruit. What major nutrition guideline are they applying?
Fruits and vegetables