Carbohydrates
The food group on MyPlate also provides carbohydrates.
What is milk?
These types of fats are considered heart-healthy.
What are unsaturated fats?
Lean meat options.
What is chicken or fish?
This vitamin helps with eye and vision health.
What is vitamin A?
They help with various functions, including muscle and bone health.
What is the importance of minerals in our diet?
The percentage of grain intake should be whole grains.
What is at least 50%?
Two examples of foods high in unsaturated fats.
What are cold-water fish (salmon, tuna, herring) and avocados?
Building blocks of protein that build and repair muscles, heal wounds, and fight infections.
What are amino acids?
This vitamin boosts your immune system.
What is vitamin C?
Two foods that are good sources of calcium.
What are dairy products and fortified cereals?
Two types of whole-grain products.
What are whole fruits and vegetables and whole-grain products labeled 100% whole grain?
The characteristic of saturated fats at room temperature.
What is solid?
A protein that provides all the essential amino acids our bodies need.
What is a complete protein?
The amount of vitamin D older adults need daily.
What is 800 IU (20 mcg)?
This mineral helps keep your heart healthy and blood sugars more level.
What is magnesium?
These provide more fiber, help with digestion and cholesterol, and stabilize blood sugar levels.
What are whole-grain carbohydrates?
Our body needs these for energy, to protect organs, and to transport vitamins.
What are fats?
A plant-based protein that is considered complete.
What is quinoa or tofu?
Foods that are good sources of vitamin D.
What are fatty fish, fish oils, fortified milk, yogurt, fortified soy milk, and fortified orange juice?
Helps lower the risk of high blood pressure, kidney stones, and osteoporosis.
What is potassium?
The brain's primary source of energy.
What is glucose?
What should you limit to improve heart health?
What are saturated fats such as bacon, butter, lard, and fatty meats?
They have less marbling, less fat, and are healthier.
What are the reasons for choosing lean meat proteins?
Foods high in vitamin K.
What are green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, and kiwis?
This mineral helps keep your eyes and skin healthy, your immune system strong, and your sense of taste and smell working well.
What is zinc?