Understanding What You Eat
Go to MyPlate.gov food guide to see what meats, fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy you need to eat. It is important to know what you are eating in order to eat better.
Necessary to hydrate the body Examples: distilled, natural or spring water; also found in fruit juice, milk
Nutrient found in food that helps build and repair muscle Examples: meat and fish, cheese, yogurt, beans, peas, lentils, nuts
Nutrient primarily produced by plants that is broken down by the body into sugar.