Nutrition

This is man-made fat and was created to increase the shelf-life of packaged foods and baked goods. We do not need ANY of it in our diet. It increases a person's bad cholesterol and lowers their good cholesterol.

This is the best type of fat because it lowers the risk for heart disease. (Remember... Go fish, go nuts veg out on avocados and olives.)

You only need a small amount of vitamins and minerals everyday, but your body does not make them on its own. Eating a variety from the five food groups will best supply these nutrients.

This nutrient is a type of complex carb that doesn't get broken down in the body. It ONLY comes from plant foods (fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grains). It helps keep you full, prevents diseases and helps you go to the bathroom.

This type of carbohydrate provides long-lasting energy to get your through your day. It comes from foods like whole grains, quinoa, oatmeal, brown rice, whole grain cereals.

Calories are a measurement of __________available from food. (The average person needs 2,000 of these each day. Kids and teens often need more because they are active and growing.)

A waxy, plaque like substance that can stick to the inside of the blood vessels. It ONLY comes from eating animal products.

This nutrient is in charge of building, maintaining and repairing tissues in your body. It is especially important for building muscle tissue.

Match it! Select the correct answer from the pull down...Good luck!