NUTRITION TERMS
This is the science of food.
What is nutrition?
This type of food can usually be identified as coming from nature.
What is real food?
his food group should make up half of your plate along with vegetables.
What are fruits?
These minerals help conduct electricity in your body.
What are electrolytes?
This government organization is called the USDA.
➡️ What is the United States Department of Agriculture?
What is the United States Department of Agriculture?
These are the parts of food that your body recognizes and uses as fuel.
What are nutrients?
This type of food often has nutrients removed and unhealthy ingredients added.
What is processed food?
This food group includes foods like bread, cereal, pasta, and popcorn.
What are grains?
Sodium, potassium, and magnesium are examples of these.
What are electrolytes?
This government organization helps regulate food safety and labels.
What is the FDA?
Protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water are all examples of this.
Examples for nutrients?
This kind of food is real food that has not been treated with pesticides.
What is organic food?
This group helps build muscles and includes beans, eggs, and meat.
What is protein?
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles.
What is protein?
This number is the “rule of thumb” calorie range for the average American.
What is 2,000–2,500 calories?
This term means the food a person eats, often called "food plan"
What is a diet?
This type of food usually has ingredients added or removed during manufacturing.
What is processed food?
This food group helps kids get calcium and includes milk and yogurt.
What is dairy?
This nutrient is your body’s main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This part of the nutrition label helps you understand nutrients based on one serving, not the whole package.
What is serving size?
This nutrition factor changes how much energy and fuel your body needs each day.
What is activity level?
Plants, animals, or microorganisms can fall into this category when their traits are changed.
What is a GMO (genetically modified organism)?
MyPlate recommends choosing these instead of refined grains.
What are whole grains?
This nutrient helps your body absorb vitamins and provides stored energy.
What is fat?
The RDA is used by the government as a guideline for creating this type of nutrition information.
What are food labels / nutrition labels?