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- 4. MyPyramid theme that reminds people of the importance of daily physical motion.
- 6. A person who follows a vegan diet, with the addition of dairy products.
- 9. The number of servings contained within each package of food.
- 11. The caloric content of one serving.
- 13. The average daily intake that meets the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals of a particular age, gender and physical group.
- 17. The number of calories from fat in a single serving.
- 18. A mineral that plays a significant role in oxygen storage and transport.
- 19. MyPyramid theme that illustrates that food from all food groups is needed each day for good health.
- 22. The amount of food customarily eaten at one time for each food category
- 25. A waxy substance found in animal foods, used to build cell membranes
- 26. The total grams of fat in one serving
- 27. A simple carbohydrates, more quickly used as an energy source than a complex carbohydrate.
- 28. A person who follows a vegan diet, with the addition of dairy products and eggs.
- 30. A vitamin that plays a significant role as an antioxidant and in preventing certain diseases.
- 31. A medical condition associated with lowered life expectancy and increased likelihood of major health problems.
- 32. One of three main sources of energy, or calories, necessary for regulating and maintaining cells, organs, and tissues.
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- 1. MyPyramid theme that reminds people that no foods are bad, but that food items containing more added sugar and fat should represent fewer of an individual's food choices.
- 2. A person who consumes (or uses) no animal products or byproducts.
- 3. The recommended daily amount of nutrients and energy that healthy people of a particular age range and gender should consume.
- 5. An essential element in the human diet, but too much can increase the risk of stroke or heart disease.
- 7. MyPyramid theme that illustrates the principles that all individuals have specific nutritional needs.
- 8. The remaining amount of calories in a food intake pattern after accounting for the calories needed from all food groups.
- 10. An informational label that provides data about the nutritional value of packaged foods.
- 12. A person who consumes no meat, fish, or poultry products.
- 14. A complex carbohydrate associated with decreasing cholesterol and facilitating digestion.
- 15. A person who follows a vegan diet, with the addition of eggs.
- 16. A mineral that plays a significant role in bone strength and development.
- 20. MyPyramid theme that suggest that people should include more servings of vegetables than fruit in their daily diets.
- 21. MyPyramid theme that suggests that people can benefit from taking small steps to improve their diets and lifestyle.
- 23. The average daily intake of a particular nutrient for a healthy person, assigned when insufficient scientific evidence is available to set an RDA.
- 24. The number of grams of saturated fat in one serving.
- 29. A vitamin that plays a significant role in vision.