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| Nutrition | is the process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health. |
| Personal Taste | the way foods look, smell, feel, and taste influences what you choose to eat. |
| Geography | the land, climate, and agricultural products where you live affect food availability and influence our food choices. |
| Food Guide Pyramid | a guide for making healthfull daily food choices. |
| Family,Friends,and Cultural Background | your family's traditions or ethnic background may influence your food choices. You may also select certain foods because your friends do. |
| Advertising | food advertisements are designed to influence you to choose one food over others. |
| Calorie | is a unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods. |
| Cost | if you don't have much money to spend, you may choose cetain foods because they cost less than others. |
| Convenience | sometimes you may select foods that you can prepare quickly and easily. |
| Fruit - Teen Daily Servings | 1 medium apple,banana, or orange. 1/2 cup chopped,cooked or canned fruit. 3/4 cup juice. |
