sources include seafood, protein
dried beans, poultry, and
soy products
a person can only live a water
few days without this
these help the body fats
store energy
these add flavor and fats
help to absorb certain
vitamins
these are essential for protein
tissue growth and repair
these may come from fats
olives, nuts, and dairy
products
the body cannot make vitamins
most of these nutrients;
they must be obtained
through certain foods
these provide fiber, carbohydrates
which is necessary for
bowel elimination
examples include bread, carbohydrates
cereal, and potatoes
, this is the most essential water
nutrient for life
categories include fats
monosaturated and
saturated
through perspiration, this water
helps to maintain body
temperature
can be fat-soluble and vitamins
water-soluble
these build bones and minerals
help in blood formation
iron and calcium are minerals
examples
food groups vegetables
fruits
grains
protein
dairy
MyPlate's guidelines fruits and vegetables
state that half of a
person's plate should be
made up of
which vegetable color dark green
has the best nutritional
content
dried beans, poultry, and
soy products
a person can only live a water
few days without this
these help the body fats
store energy
these add flavor and fats
help to absorb certain
vitamins
these are essential for protein
tissue growth and repair
these may come from fats
olives, nuts, and dairy
products
the body cannot make vitamins
most of these nutrients;
they must be obtained
through certain foods
these provide fiber, carbohydrates
which is necessary for
bowel elimination
examples include bread, carbohydrates
cereal, and potatoes
, this is the most essential water
nutrient for life
categories include fats
monosaturated and
saturated
through perspiration, this water
helps to maintain body
temperature
can be fat-soluble and vitamins
water-soluble
these build bones and minerals
help in blood formation
iron and calcium are minerals
examples
food groups vegetables
fruits
grains
protein
dairy
MyPlate's guidelines fruits and vegetables
state that half of a
person's plate should be
made up of
which vegetable color dark green
has the best nutritional
content
