Food and Nutrition: A Journey Through the World of Healthy Eating

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are macronutrients, while vitamins are micronutrients.

Grains, such as rice, wheat, and corn, are the primary source of carbohydrates in a balanced diet.

Meat and poultry are the primary source of protein in a balanced diet.

Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, are the primary source of calcium in a balanced diet.

Fruits and vegetables are the primary source of fiber in a balanced diet.

Vitamin D is a hormone rather than a vitamin.

Sodium is an element rather than a mineral.

Sodium is not an antioxidant.

Olive oil is an unsaturated fat.

Butter is a saturated fat.

Olive oil is not a trans fat.

Starch is a complex carbohydrate rather than a sugar.

Stevia is a natural sweetener rather than an artificial sweetener.

Vitamins are nutrients rather than food additives.

Fermentation is a method of food preservation rather than a food processing method.