- Grains are divided into two subgroups: and .
- are the building blocks of protein, which is necessary to build and repair muscle tissue, grow hair and fingernails, produce hormones, fight infection and replace red blood cells.
- has no energy (calorie) value, but is needed to transport nutrients throughout your body, aid in digestion and eliminate waste.
- The two types of healthy (good) fats are and .
- True or False. Complex carbohydrates take longer to convert to glucose, keeping blood sugar levels consistent and preventing an energy crash.
- True or False. Coconut and palm oil are very healthy types of fat to include in your diet.
- are not a source of energy, but help your body produce energy from foods you eat.
- True or False. Although soy milk is thought of as a healthy choice when choosing dairy, soy milk is actually considered a part of the protein section of MyPlate.
1. Whole, Refined
2. Amino Acids
3. Water
4. Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated
5. True
6. False
7. Micronutrients
8. True