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Nutrition
6th grade FACS: Nutrition Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Vegetables | Spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. |
Fruits | Apples, bananas, berries, etc. |
Grains | Rice, pasta, bread, etc. |
Dairy | milk, yogurt, cheese, etc. |
protein | poultry, nuts, beef, etc. |
five | the number of food groups |
My Plate | a graphic that tells us the types of food we should be eating each day. |
choosemyplate.gov | a reliable source of nutrition information |
whole grains | include the entire grain, the healthier choice |
refined grains | part of the grain has been removed, not as healthy |
skim milk | a non fat dairy choice that is high in calcium |
ice cream | a high fat dairy choice without much calcium |
physical activity | in addition to diet, this is an important part of a healthy lifestyle |
cup | equal to 16 tablespoons |
tablespoon | equal to 3 teaspoons |