Nutrition Guidelines for American

1. foods that are low in nutrients, but high in calories from fat and added sugars
3. plants used for medicinal purposes
4. all foods made from meat, poultry,fish, dry beans or peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds
6. choose reliable sources
7. a mistake belief about food
9. foods that offer more nutrients and fewer calories
14. any food made from wheat, rice, cornmeal, barley,or other grains
17. a source of science-based advice on nutrition and fitness
18. if you do heavy to moderate physical activity 60 minutes a day
19. fats that are liquid at room temp
23. example potato and corn
27. may need 2500 calories a day
28. may need 3000 calories a day
29. Can be eaten raw or cooked
30. occurs when people gain something of value, often money, by deceiving others
31. a label with easy to read information about calories and nutrients of foods sold in containers
32. Any fruit or 100% fruit juice

2. look for the source, identify websites, red carefully, identify funding, and choose experts
5. supplements that include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbals
8. less than 30 minutes of heavy to moderate activity a day
10. is the needed amount of a nutrient based on current nutrition recommendations for 2000 calorie diet
11. moderate to heavy activity for 30 to 60 minutes a day
12. dense foods are low in fat and added sugar
13. shows information in a standardized format
15. are solid at room temp
16. example carrots and pumpkin
20. example spinach and broccoli
21. the relationship between nutrients and calories in food
22. purpose is to sell food
24. a nutrient substance taken to supplement, or add to, nutrients in the food you eat
25. is made up of all liquid milk products and many foods made from milk
26. aim for balance, choose variety,and eat in moderation