Proteins
This is the name of the nutrient group that is responsible for building and repairing muscles.
Protein
Name one type of carbohydrate.
Rice, bread, cereal
This nutrient group contains butter and olive oil. What is it?
Fats
This vitamin is important for healthy bones and teeth
Which food is a good source of calcium that is often eaten at breakfast?
Milk
Give two examples of foods that contain protein.
Chicken, fish, etc
What function do carbohydrates serve:
a. Build and repair
b. Growth
c. Energy
c. Carboydrates are mostly a source of energy
Can you think of a healthy source of fat?
Healthy sources of fat are those from plant sources like avocados or olives.
Iron is a mineral needed for our red blood cells. What is a symptom of low iron?
Tiredness
Which food provides healthy fiber in carbohydrate: White bread, brown rice, candy
Brown rice
True or false: Peanut butter is a source of protein
True
Which is a healthier source of carbohydrates: donuts or oatmeal
Oatmeal
Which of the following is a way fat is used in the body:
A.Energy
B. Growth
Fat is a source of energy
Vitamin C helps heal wounds and helps the body absorb minerals. What is one source of vitamin C
Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, grapefruit
Fats (the healthy kind)
Which of these is an example of lean protein: peanut butter, steak, chicken
Chicken
What is a possible consequence of a diet high in carbohydrates?
Diets high in carbohydrates are also high in calorie which may result in weight gain.
Which is a better source of energy for your body, carbohydrates or Fats?
Carbohydrates
Potassium helps the body with regulation. What does potassium help regulate?
Brain function
What is one plant-based food high in protein?
tofu, quinoa
Name one reason why an athlete needs more protein that someone who is not active.
Protein rebuilds muscles which the athlete needs more than the non-athlete.
Also, more protein has more calories. An active person burns more calories that a less active person.
True or false: Sugar is a carbohydrate
True. Sugar is a carbohydrate that provides energy but no nutrition!
Why are carbohydrates a better source of energy than fats?
Carbohydrates have fewer calories, but fats may provide longer lasting energy.
Carbohydrates, vitamin (C) and minerals (potassium)
In a meal of salmon, broccoli and quinoa, what nutrients will you be getting.
Protein and healthy fats from salmon, vitamins from broccoli, protein anc carbohydrates from quinoa