Dietary Guidelines/ Tataiso Ya Dijo

Items

• Gram

  Unit of weight.
• Heart healthy

  Low-fat, low-cholesterol food suitable for heart health.
• High carbohydrate diet

  Diet high in carbohydrates.
• High protein diet

  Diet high in protein.
• Household measures

  Measurement system commonly used at home.
• Ingredients list

  List showing all ingredients in packaged food.
• Irradiated foods

  Foods treated with ionizing radiation.
• Kilojoules

  Unit of energy.
• Low fat

  3g or less per serving.
• Low protein diet

  Restricted protein intake diet.
• Low salt

  140 mg or less per serving.
• Saturated fat

  Fat that is solid at room temperature.
• Unsaturated fat

  Fat that remains liquid at room temperature.
• Low cholesterol

  Low cholesterol food content.
• Lunch

  Midday meal.
• Manufacturer

  A person or company that makes goods for sale.
• Menu

  List of dishes available.
• Moderation

  Providing enough but not too much.
• Nutrient

  Substance that nourishes the body.
• Nutrient content

  Level of nutrient contained in food.
• Nutritional value

  Contribution of food to dietary nutrient content.
• Nutrition facts panel

  Nutrition information on food packaging.
• Nutrition information

  Scientific information related to food and nutrition.
• Physical activity

  Repetitive body movement promoting fitness.
• Portion size

  Quantity served or eaten at one meal.