Mother and Infant Nutrition
This vitamin is crucial in early pregnancy, helps prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida.
What is folate OR folic acid
This digestive health issue is common in older adults and can be worsened by low fluid or fiber intake.
What is constipation?
This term describes areas where people have limited access to affordable, nutritious food.
What is a food desert?
A food process that heats milk to kill pathogens, makes milk safe to drink.
What is pasteurization?
This nutrient should be consumed within 30–60 minutes after a workout to maximize muscle repair.
What is protein?
Pregnant women are often advised to supplement this mineral to support increased blood volume and fetal development.
What is iron?
Sarcopenia refers to the age-related loss of this.
What is muscle mass?
SNAP, previously known as food stamps, is a federal program aimed at reducing this.
What is hunger or food insecurity?
Cutting raw chicken and then using the same knife for salad is an example of this.
What is cross-contamination?
This nutrient is the main fuel used during long, moderate-intensity endurance workouts.
What is carbohydrates?
This is the recommended form of feeding for infants during the first 6 months of life.
What is breastfeeding?
Older adults may need more of this mineral to maintain bone health due to decreased absorption.
What is calcium?
This group accounts for three-fourths of those who die from starvation annually, worldwide.
Who are children?
This is the safest way to thaw frozen meat.
This component of fitness works the heart, lungs, muscles, and increases blood circulation.
What is cardiorespiratory OR cardiovascular?
This fatty acid, found in fatty fish and some supplements, supports fetal brain and eye development... just 3 letters will do.
What is DHA?
This social factor often leads to reduced appetite and intake in the elderly living alone.
What is social isolation?
18 million U.S. households experience this condition, which means limited or uncertain access to food.
What is food insecurity?
165 degrees is the temperature that you should cook this to avoid foodborne illness.
What is meat, poultry?
This mineral (electrolyte), lost through sweat, must be replenished to prevent muscle cramps and maintain hydration.
What is sodium?
The intervals in which infants are to be fed. Kind of a trick question.
What is on-demand?
Due to possible issues with teeth and gums, ChooseMyPlate for older adults emphasizes this type of food for ease of chewing and digestion.
What are soft foods?
A common reason people experience starvation, although there are many, you can choose one, it just may be one of the choices.
What is poverty, war, political corruption, natural disasters, discrimination against females
This date label indicates when a product is no longer guaranteed to be at peak quality.
What is the best buy (or best if used by )date?
A common goal of endurance athletes is to prevent this condition caused by low blood sugar during prolonged exercise.
What is hypoglycemia?