Nutrients
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles
What is protein?
This guide replaced the Food Pyramid and shows food groups on a plate.
What is MyPlate nutrition guide?
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
Experts recommend kids get at least this many minutes of physical activity daily.
What is 60 minutes?
Milk, yogurt, and cheese belong to this food group.
What is dairy?
This nutrient provides the body with its fastest source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
Experts recommend eating this many servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
What is 5 or more servings?
This system of the body breaks down food so nutrients can be absorbed.
What is the digestive system?
This type of exercise strengthens the heart and lungs.
What is cardiovascular exercise?
This vitamin is produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight.
What is vitamin D?
This nutrient helps the body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K.
What are fats?
Whole grains contain these three parts of the grain kernel.
What are the bran, germ, and endosperm?
These tiny structures in muscles allow them to contract.
What are muscle fibers?
This exercise improves flexibility and reduces injury risk.
What is stretching?
This type of carbohydrate found in plants helps digestion.
What is fiber?
This nutrient helps carry oxygen in the blood and prevents anemia.
What is iron?
This type of fat is considered healthier and found in foods like avocados and nuts.
What is unsaturated fat?
This body system transports oxygen and nutrients through blood vessels.
What is the circulatory system?
This fitness component measures how well the heart and lungs work during activity.
What is cardiorespiratory endurance?
This mineral is important for strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
This nutrient helps regulate body fluid balance and muscle contractions.
What is potassium?
Too much of this nutrient can increase blood pressure.
What is sodium?
This organ produces bile to help digest fats.
What is the liver?
This type of training uses resistance to build stronger muscles.
What is strength training?
This sugary beverage category is linked to increased risk of obesity.
What are sugary drinks / soda?