Pantothenic Acid|(Vitamin B5)- This vitamin aids in the metabolism of fat and in the formation of cholesterol and hormones.  Food sources include: lean meats, poultry, egg yolks, wheat germ, rice germ, tomato paste, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, broccoli, and dairy products.|PantothenicAcid.swf\Pathogen| Bacteria and viruses are two types of pathogens that can contaminate food. E.coli is a common food borne pathogen which can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting and kidney failure. See <u><a href="asfunction:_level0.LinkToWord,Food Poisoning">food poisoning</a></u>.|Pathogen.swf\Percent Fat Free| This will be stated on a food or beverage item and tells you the portion of the food that is made up of fat-free ingredients. This is not the same as percent of calories from fat. For example,  ground meat may state,  95% fat-free. If a 100g serving of a food contains 5g total fat, the label can say it is 95% fat-free.|PercentFatFree.swf\Phosphorous| An essential mineral that helps form cell membranes and build strong bones and teeth. Food sources include: meat, poultry, liver, fish, eggs, dairy products (milk, yogurt, etc.), grain products, lima beans, legumes, nuts and seeds.|Phosphorous.swf\Phytochemical| Phytochemicals are substances found in plants and have a beneficial effect on health. Scientists have been researching their disease preventive properties and have discovered more than 4000 phytochemicals. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, tea and chocolate are good sources of phytochemicals. Examples of phytochemicals include lycopene in tomatoes and pink grapefruit, isoflavones in soy, and carotenoids in carrots and broccoli. Although some of these phytochemicals are available in pill form, they may work best when consumed together with other nutrients from food.|Phytochemical.swf\Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs)| Plant sources that are rich in polyunsaturated fats include sunflower, corn and soybean oils. Peanuts (from the <u><a href="asfunction:_level0.LinkToWord,Legumes">legume</a></u> family) and nuts such as walnuts, pine nuts and cashews are a good source of polyunsaturated fats. The American Heart Association recommends that you consume up to 10% of your total calories from polyunsaturated fats.|PolyunsaturatedFattyAcids.swf\Portion Size| The amount of a food consumed in one eating occasion.  One portion of food can contain several servings of a particular food group. Portion sizes have increased in the US over the past 20 years. For example, a standard bagel used to be 3 inches in diameter containing 140 calories. Today (2007), this would be considered a mini bagel while the standard portion is 6 inches in diameters containing 350 calories.|PortionSize.swf\Potassium| An essential mineral that works with sodium and chloride to regulate the flow of fluids within cells. It also plays a role in nerve and muscle functions.  Potassium is found in most foods including oranges, bananas, potatoes with the skin, and dried fruits.|Potassium.swf\Protein| One the three macronutrients found in food and provides four calories/gram.  Proteins are made up of amino acids which are the fundamental components of all living cells and the building blocks of our body including:  enzymes, hormones, blood and antibodies.  They are essential for growth and repair of tissue and can be obtained from foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy (milk, cheese, etc.), soybeans, legumes and nuts. For adults, protein intake should be about 20 percent of your calorie intake.|Protein.swf\Pyridoxine|(Vitamin B6) -This vitamin maintains normal nervous tissues function and aids in the production of red blood cells and antibodies (immune system). It also assists in the metabolism of proteins.  Large doses can cause numbness and neurological problems. Food sources include: lean meats, fish, nuts, beans, bananas, whole grains and fortified breads and cereals.|Pyridoxine.swf\