Macronutrients
This macronutrient is your body’s primary source of energy.
Carbohydrates
The food group that includes apples, bananas, and berries.
Fruits
This vitamin helps your body absorb calcium.
Vitamin D
This number on a label tells you how much energy a food provides.
Calories
Eating late at night causes weight gain.
Myth
This nutrient helps build and repair muscle tissue.
Protein
Dairy foods are a major source of this mineral.
Calcium
This mineral is important for oxygen transport in the blood.
Iron
On nutrition labels, %DV stands for this.
Daily Value
Carbohydrates are bad for you.
Myth
These fats are considered "heart healthy."
Unsaturated Fats
Whole grains are a healthier option than these.
Refined Grains
A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to scurvy.
Vitamin C
Ingredients are listed in this order.
Weight (from most to least)
Water is a nutrient.
Your body uses this macronutrient last during long-duration exercise.
Fats
Beans and lentils are part of this food group.
Protein or legumes
This B vitamin is especially important during pregnancy.
Folic Acid or Folate
"Low sodium" on a label means the food has less than this many mg per serving.
140mg
Skipping meals can slow your metabolism.
Fact
The three main macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and this.
Fats
Avocados and olives are in this group due to their healthy fat content.
Healthy Fats or oils
This trace mineral is essential for thyroid function.
Iodine
This term means a product contains less than 0.5g of fat per serving.
Fat-Free
All natural foods are always healthy.
Myth