BIOLOGY HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

NUTRIENT

100

I build your muscles, repair tissues, and I’m found in eggs and beans. Who am I?

 Protein

200

I give the body energy and can be found in rice, bread, and potatoes. Who am I?

Carbohydrates

300

I help absorb vitamins and keep your body warm. Found in nuts, avocado, and oil. Who am I?

Fats (Lipids)

400

I keep your eyes sharp, your skin healthy, and I’m found in carrots. Who am I?

Vitamin A

500

I strengthen your bones and teeth, and I love the sunshine. Who am I?

Vitamin D

THE FOOD

100

Oranges – Famous for?

Vitamin C

200

Bread – Provides?

Carbohydrates

300

Fish – Rich in?

Protein and Omega-3 fats

400

Bananas – Good source of?

Potassium and Carbohydrates

500

Milk – Mostly gives you?

Calcium and Protein

THE DEFICIENCY

100

Weak bones in children — What’s missing?

Vitamin D (Rickets)

200

Swollen belly, thin arms — Which nutrient is lacking?

Protein (Kwashiorkor)

300

Tiredness and pale skin — Deficiency of?

Iron (Anemia)

400

Bleeding gums — Caused by lack of?

Vitamin C (Scurvy)

500

Poor night vision — Lack of?

Vitamin A

BONUS

100

I help your blood clot when you get a cut. Who am I?

Vitamin K