Carbohydrates
This is the body’s preferred source of readily available energy.
What are carbohydrates?
Which food is a protein source: rice, chicken, or green beans?
What is chicken?
Fat is especially important during childhood and adolescence for the development of this organ responsible for thinking, learning, and memory.
What is the brain?
This vitamin is found in oranges, strawberries, and bell peppers and helps support the immune system.
What is vitamin C?
This mineral is especially important for bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
This simple sugar is the primary fuel used by the brain.
What is glucose?
These are the small building blocks that make up proteins.
What are amino acids?
This type of fat is typically liquid at room temperature and is found in foods such as olive oil, nuts, and avocado.
What is unsaturated fat?
This vitamin helps your body absorb calcium and is commonly added to milk.
What is vitamin D?
Your body needs this mineral to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in your blood.
What is iron?
The body stores extra carbohydrate in the muscles and liver in this form.
What is glycogen?
Your body uses protein to help build and repair these after things like running, playing sports, or lifting weights.
What are muscles?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K belong to this vitamin category.
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
This B vitamin plays an important role in helping the body use carbohydrates for energy and is especially important for normal nerve and heart function.
What is thiamine (vitamin B1)?
Bananas and potatoes are well-known sources of this electrolyte that helps with muscle contraction and nerve signals.
What is potassium?
This type of carbohydrate helps support digestion and regular bowel movements.
What is fiber?
This plant food is used to make tofu and is also the main ingredient in edamame.
What are soybeans?
This type of fat is found in foods such as salmon, walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseeds.
What are omega-3 fats?
Carrots and sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, which the body can turn into this vitamin important for vision.
What is vitamin A?
Table salt is made partly from this mineral, which helps regulate fluid balance and supports nerve and muscle function.
What is sodium?
When carbohydrate intake is inadequate, the body may increasingly break down this macronutrient from muscle tissue to help meet energy needs.
What is protein?
This protein in your red blood cells helps carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.
What is hemoglobin?
The body uses dietary fat to help make these chemical messengers, including estrogen and testosterone.
What are hormones?
This vitamin is essential for normal blood clotting and is found in foods such as spinach, kale, and broccoli.
What is vitamin K?
This mineral helps your body heal cuts and wounds and also supports your sense of taste and smell.
What is zinc?