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- 2. Low-fat dairy has fewer calories but enough __________ to build strong bones.
- 3. Each day make half of your grains ________ grains
- 5. Fruits and vegetables can help prevent against chronic ___________(ie: heart disease, cancer, diabetes).
- 9. Eating from the five food groups helps to get all of your nutrients for the day: vegetables, fruit, protein, dairy and _______________.
- 10. Go for a variety of colors when choosing _________ and vegetables. These groups should be 1/2 of your plate.
- 11. Limit _______ grains(like white bread, white rice, white pasta) because they don't have nutrients like fiber, vitamin B and iron.
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- 1. Kids and teens who participate in physical activity need more __________ each day (HINT: to replace the ones that are burned off)
- 4. Calories are a measurement of _________ available in food. The average person needs 2,000 per day.
- 5. Go for low-fat and fat-free _________. Try to get 3 servings of this food group each day. (*If you are lactose intolerant or don't like milk there are other options for calcium).
- 6. _________ calories should be limited because they are high in calories and low in nutrients. Hint: These leave you feeling empty.
- 7. Nuts, skinless chicken, beans, seafood and tofu are examples of "GO" foods in the _________ group.
- 8. Fruit is better than fruit juice because it has more _______ and less calories.