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- 2. This unit of measurement is in bold near the top of a nutrition label. It is usually shown per serving and per container. It measures the energy content of foods and beverages. Our body needs energy to function, grow, and thrive!
- 3. You should drink more of this than any other liquid. It is an important part of nutrition.
- 6. The body needs it to maintain strong teeth and bones and to carry out many important functions.
- 7. Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, and barley is what kind of food category
- 8. This type of nutrient is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. It helps your body repair cells and makes new ones. Examples include seafood, meat, eggs, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, and soy products
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- 1. At least half of the grains that you eat should be this kind of grains
- 4. This type of nutrient is important for making sure you have long-term energy storage:
- 5. This kind of food is important to help with digestion and keep you from getting hungry too soon. Foods that are high in this include beans, broccoli, berries, and apples