Deficiency Dangers
This happens when your body doesn't get enough nutrients
what is nutrient deficiency
This type of vitamin can only be absorbed through fat
Fat-Soluble-Vitamins
This essential nutrient is 1/2 to 3/4 of the body
What is water or H20
This Food Group Includes foods like cheese an yougurt
what is dairy
what are nutrients
The lack of this certain mineral leads to amenia
What is Iron
This mineral is the most abundant(a lot) in the human body and is essential for strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium
This type of essential nutrient DOES NOT provide energy(calories)
what are vitamins
This Food Group is made up of chemical compounds called amino acid
What is a simple carbohydrate
Too much of this mineral could lead to hypertension which could then lead to heart failure
what is sodium
This vitamin, found in foods like citrus fruits and broccoli, helps your body heal wounds and fight off infections.
What is vitamin C
This essential nutrient can give you short lasting energy or long lasting energy
what are carbohydrates
Breakfast cereals and breads both come from this Food Group that supplies most of the body's quick energy
what are grains
This plant like material does not break down during digest
What is fiber/dietary fiber
The lack of these 2 minerals could lead to osteoporosis(teeth decay)
what is calcium & phosphorus
This mineral is lost when you sweat and helps your body control fluids and nerve signals.
what is sodium
The body requires 16 of these essential nutrients everyday
What are minerals
This Food Group contains fiber that helps slow down how your body absorbs sugar
What are fruits
This type of fat reduces the risk of heart disease and it usually liquid at room temperature
what is unsaturated fats
If you don’t get enough of this vitamin, it can lead to a condition where your blood doesn’t clot properly, causing easy bleeding and bruising
What is vitamin K
This type of vitamin aids in Night Vision
What is vitamin A
This essential nutrient is the most concentrated form of calories an cushions vital organs
what is fat
In nutrition this Food Group is commonly paired against fruits even though both come from plants
what are vegetables
This fat like substance is found in every cell of the body an helps forms cells an hormones but could also lead to heart disease
what is cholesteral