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.)

Foods high in calories, fat, sugar and sodium, but little or no real nutritional value are considered:

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

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.)

Try to limit this type of carbohydrate because it only supplies the body with short-term energy and could even lead to weight gain. It comes from sugary foods like donuts, sugary cereals, cookies, etc.

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.

This type of fat usually comes from eating animal products (like pepperoni, bacon, salami, hot dogs, butter, cheese, etc.) and is often high in cholesterol. Try to limit this nutrient to no more than 13 grams per day.

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.

The worst fat is trans fat. _________ is another word for “trans fat” and may be hiding in the list of ingredients in packaged foods:

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

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.

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