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Nutrition
6th grade FACS: Nutrition Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |