Basic Needs of the Body
We need this to breathe so oxygen can get into our blood.
What is air?
This nutrient gives us quick energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This MyPlate sections is usually the biggest.
What are fruits and vegetables?
This plant part absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
What are roots?
Roots usually grow toward this resource.
What is water?
This helps control body temperature and move nutrients through our bodies.
What is water
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles.
What is protein?
This section includes bread, rice and pasta.
What are grains?
This part carries water and nutrients throughout the plant.
What is the stem?
Leaves usually grow toward this resource.
What is light?
Our brains and bodies use this time to grow, repair, and recharge.
What is sleep?
This nutrient helps store energy and protect organs.
What is fat?
This section includes meat, beans, eggs, and nuts.
What is protein?
This part makes food using sunlight.
What are leaves?
A plant growing toward light is showing this.
What is phototropism
This keeps our muscles, heart, and lungs strong.
What is exercise?
These help our bodies fight illness and stay healthy.
What are vitamins and minerals?
This section includes milk, yogurt, and cheese.
What is dairy?
This part helps plants reproduce and often attracts pollinators.
What is the flower?
Which tropism helps roots find water underground?
What is hydrotropism?
This gives our bodies energy and nutrients to survive.
What is food?
This nutrient is needed for digestion and temperature control.
What is water?
MyPlate reminds us to eat a variety of foods from how many groups?
What are the five food groups?
These parts protect seeds and help spread them.
What are fruits?
A plant growing toward light is showing this.
What is phototropism?