Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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What is Nutrition?

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Nutrition is the process of taking in food and using it for growth, energy, and health.

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What are the main food groups?

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The main food groups are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.

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What is a balanced diet?

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A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups to provide the nutrients your body needs.

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What do vitamins do?

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Vitamins help your body work properly and stay healthy.

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What is protein?

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Protein is a nutrient that helps build muscles and gives energy.

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What is a calorie?

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A calorie is a unit of energy that food provides to your body.

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What does it mean to eat healthy?

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Eating healthy means choosing foods that are good for your body and help you grow.

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What is the purpose of the Nutrition Fact Label?

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The Nutrition Fact Label gives information about calories, serving size, and nutrients in food.

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What is a serving size?

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A serving size is the amount of food that is recommended to eat at one time.

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What is fat?

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Fat is a nutrient that provides energy and helps your body absorb vitamins.