| A | B |
|---|
| a substance in food that the body uses for energy, for growth and repair, or for working well | nutrient |
| a guide that groups foods by the kinds of nutrients they contain | MyPyramid |
| a group of foods with similar nutrients | food group |
| a label that contains information about the major nutrients in food | Nutrition Facts label |
| materials in food that cannot be digested | dietary fiber |
| a daily diet of meals and snacks that provides the proper amount of foods from each food group | balanced diet |
| a specific amount or helping of food | serving size |
| fats that increase the risk of health problems | trans fat |
| a fatty substance that is made by the body | cholesterol |
| nutrient which is the best source of energy and is found in grains, pasta, rice, fruit, and vegetables | carbohydrates |
| nutrient which builds and maintans strong bones and teeth and is found in dairy products, salmon, and some vegetables | calcium |
| nutrient which helps build red blood cells found in lean meat and chicken, and some vegetables | iron |
| nutrient which helps build and repair body tissue and is found in fish, chicken, lean meat, peanut butter | protein |
| nutrient which supplies important fatty acids and is found in vegetable oils, margarine, butter, and mayonnaise | fats |
| Why are some food groups wider on MyPyramid than others? | The wider bands mean that you should eat more of this type of food. |
| What are the foods and chemicals in a product that are listed at the botton of a Nutrition Facts label? | ingredients - listed in order from greatest to least |
| What can too much sodium in your diet lead to? | Too much sodium can lead to heart disease. |
| From which food group should you be eating the most? | grains |
| From which food group should you be eating the least? | fats |
| True or false? Many of the foods we eat have fat in them, so we don't need to add extra fat. | true |
