3A Nutrition

Protein contains 4 calories per gram. ___ of my calories should come from fat.

15%

It's important to know the __________ in order to eat the right amount of each food I eat.

portion size

The Percent (%) Daily Value is based on a _________ calorie diet

2,000

Fat contains 9 calories per gram. ___ of my calories should come from fat.

30%

Carbohydrates contain ____ calories per gram. 55% of my daily food intake should come from carbohydrates.

4

Protein contains ___calories per gram. 15% of my calories should come from fat.

4

Carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram. _____ of my daily food intake should come from carbohydrates.

55%

Fat contains ____ calories per gram. 30% of my calories should come from fat.

9

What are the five food groups?

Grains, Vegetables, Fruit, Dairy, Protein

The recommended daily amounts from each food group are based on _____________,_______________ and ___________________

age, gender, and physical activity level.

The macronutrients are......

carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

The serving size is stated in _________,__________and__________

cups, ounces, or pieces

Eating the right kinds of food in the right amounts will give my body _______ and ________.

energy and stamina

The food label has information such as ______________,______________,_______________ and________________

serving size, % daily value, calories, and nutritional information.

Two important nutrients that do NOT supply energy to the body are _______ and _______.

vitamins and minerals