Fats are like batteries, their energy becomes _________ for later use, like if you're stuck on a desert island.
What is stored?
100
They call it "pain" in France, "pane" in Italy, and most people around the world have some form of it at their dinner table.
What is bread?
100
Proteins help to build and repair this, the smallest unit that your body is made up of.
What are cells?
100
This vitamin keeps you skin and eyes healthy. Eat some carrots, why don't you!
What is vitamin A?
100
Just a little bit of this mineral will help build strong bones and teeth, help muscles and nerves work, and help clot your blood.
What is Calcium?
200
This is something you cook foods in.
What is oil, butter, or margarine?
200
The Irish began coming to America in large numbers because of they were having trouble growing this vegetable.
What is a potato?
200
Even if they're not green and you don't serve them with ham, this protein-rich food will help you grow!
What are eggs?
200
This vitamin can be found in milk and keeps your bones and teeth strong.
What is Vitamin D?
200
This mineral, found in dark green leafy veggies, peas, beans, and meat helps carry oxygen throughout the body, helps cells use energy, and protects you from infections.
What is Iron?
300
Stuff you might find in a sandwich.
What is meat and/or cheese
300
Lots of kids eat this for breakfast, but they should watch out! Those marshmallows don't make for a healthy breakfast.
What is cereal?
300
America made this wonderful spread and jelly made a friend.
What is peanut butter?
300
This vitamin found in orange juice can keep your teeth and gums healthy.
What is Vitamin C?
300
This mineral found in meat, peas, beans, whole grains, and dairy products helps build strong bones and teeth, and helps cells function.
What is phosphorus?
400
These are some of the healthier fats. Don't let anyone tell you you're crazy.
What are nuts?
400
The magical fruit (and yes, they make you toot!)
What is a bean?
400
These 3 were once animals, whether by land or by sea, and they provide us with much of our protein. Now they are the main attraction at dinner time.
What is meat, fish, and poultry?
400
These two vitamins can be found in bread, nuts, cheese, and eggs, and help your body use carbohydrates for energy.
What are vitamins B1 and B2?
400
This mineral found in bananas, oranges, potatoes, and lima beans (yuk!) helps nerves and muscles work, helps cells use energy and keep water balance, and helps build proteins.
What is potassium?
500
Fats do what a blanket does, which is to...
What is keep you warm?
500
Fruits are carbs, too, like the one that once upon a time was a grape.
What is a raisin?
500
Without proteins we'd still be wearing band-aids, since they help us do this.
What is heal?
500
Shellfish, such as lobster and shrimp, contain this vitamin that helps keep your blood and nerves healthy.
What is Vitamin B12?
500
This mineral found in eggs, seafood, grains, nuts, and beef helps the body grow, helps heal wounds, and helps you smell and taste well.