Balanced Eating

6. Building a healthy __ involves making half of the meal non-starchy vegetables, ¼ of the meal protein, and ¼ of the meal carbohydrate.
7. Sources of __ sugar include sugary beverages, cereal, candy, dessert, and even some dairy products.
9. Broccoli, cucumber, eggplant, greens, peppers, onions, and squash are many examples of non-starchy __ to add to your meals.
11. Eating a balanced diet and limiting the amount of __ you consume to under 2000 mg a day by reducing added salt is great for heart health.
13. Reducing your body __ by just 5 to 10% can reduce your risk of diabetes by up to 58% plus reduce risks for cardiovascular diseases.
14. Bread, cereals, grains, fruit, crackers, starchy vegetables are all examples of which macronutrient?
15. Poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds are all great choices for lean __, which may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases including stroke.
16. Aiming for at least 30 __ of exercise per day, 5 days per week, is great for metabolism and cardiovascular health.

1. Choosing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated __ can help to decrease your cholesterol, which in turn helps to decrease your risk of heart and circulatory diseases. Avoid saturated and trans for heart health.
2. Processed __, such as bacon, sausage, or cold cuts should be limited or avoided.
3. For nutrition-related questions, you can meet with a registered __ for a one-on-one outpatient appointment to discuss concerns in detail.
4. Healthy coping techniques include exercising, dealing with stress through deep breathing or getting creative, and limit drinking __ to 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men.
5. Reading the __ Facts on food labels is key for finding nutrient information for foods.
8. Aiming for 3 to 5 grams of __ per serving works to slow the digestion of carbohydrates, which helps with blood sugar control and to help regulate bowel movements.
10. Whole wheat bread, oatmeal, popcorn, brown rice, and whole wheat pasta are fiber-rich examples of whole __.
12. Choosing __ or other zero-calorie drinks instead of sugary beverages has been shown to decrease the risk for hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain.