Nutrition Tips

Dairy

Dairy

________ is the smallest section and have foods that are rich in calcium like milk, yogurt, and cheese.

USDA

Food that are labeled "________ organic "have at least 95 % organic ingredients with no synthetic growth hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, biotechnology, synthetic ingredients or irradiaton.

healthy sandwich

A(n) ________ has two slices of whole wheat bread (grains) slice of meat, cheese (proteins) and then lettuce and tomato or grated carrots (vegetables)

Sodium

________ is basically how much salt there is.

percent daily value

The ________ is to see if a food is high or low in nutrients.

Vitamin D

________ is needed to absorb calcium to build bones and make them strong and fighting infection.

Iron

________ helped the body make healthy red blood cells.

Protein

________ is used for energy if the body doesn't get enough fat and carbohydrates.

Potassium

________ is important for fluid balance and blood pressure.

Cholesterol

________ is important to make Vitamin D, hormones, and healthy cells.

Calcium

________ is needed for strong bones and to keep nerves and muscles working and for a healthy heart.

Nutrition facts

________ labels gives you information that can help you decide what to eat as part of a healthy diet.

emotional well

Eating right or wrongs foods can affect mental functioning, ________- being, energy, strength, weight, future health.

blood pressure

Too much sodium can increase ________ but it also helps keep proper body fluid balance.

Salads

________ and vegetables make healthy side dishes than french fries.

gender

For kids, it depends on age, weight, ________, and physical activity.

Fruit juices

________ have more sugar and calories.

Vegetables

________ are the largest section because it provides many vitamins and minerals we need for good health.

Total Carbohydrates

________ include dietary fiber, total sugar, and added sugars.

Calories

________ are a unit of energy that measures how much energy food provides to the body.

Fruits

________ also have vitamins, minerals, and fibers and is a slightly smaller than the vegetable section.

Fibers

________ have no calories and they can help you feel full and lower cholesterol.

gram of carbohydrate

A(n) ________ has 4 calories, a gram of protein has 4 calories and a gram of fat has 9 calories.

canola oil

Monounsaturated fats and Polyunsaturated fats are the good fats (avocado, olive, peanut, ________, fish, walnuts, flax seeds, corn, soybean.

protein

Muscles, skin, the immune system, and most of the body are made up of ________.

Protein

________ is also a quarter of the plate and help the body build and maintain muscles, skin, blood, and other tissues.

Eating healthy means

eating different types of foods throughout the day to get nutrients you need such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fibers, and even fats