Understanding Whole and Ultra-Processed Foods

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Why is it best to eat less ultra-processed foods?

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They provide little to no nutrition.

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What are non-food-group foods high in?

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Calories, unhealthy fat, sodium, and/or added sugar

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What can empty-calorie foods be part of if consumed in limited amounts?

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A nutritious meal or snack

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What are added to foods that contain empty calories?

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Fat, sugar, and salt

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What percentage of total calories should added sugars be limited to?

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10 percent

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Which vitamins are commonly found in nutrient-dense foods?

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Vitamins A, C, D, and E

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Nutrient-dense foods are low in what?

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Calories

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What is a key characteristic of nutrient-dense foods?

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High in protein

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Which of the following is considered an empty calorie food? Soda

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Soda

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What is a characteristic of calorie dense foods?

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High in calories