Mighty Macro-Nutrients
Your body uses this nutrient to build and maintain all of your cells and tissues including your muscles, skin, and hair.
Protein
True or false: You can meet your water needs through drinking and eating foods with high water content.
True
This nutrient is derived from plants or animals that are necessary for your growth and development. There are 13 types.
Vitamins
Hunger or appetite? Feeling weak or dizzy
Hunger
How many essential nutrient groups are there?
6
This nutrient is usually found in avocados, oils, nuts, seeds, and fish such as salmon.
Fats
True or false: All types of fats are bad for you.
False
This nutrient is found in soil and water that is absorbed by the plants and animals you eat. There are 20 different types.
Minerals
Hunger or appetite? Having a growling stomach
Hunger
What is one benefit of eating a high fiber diet?
Fiber adds bulk to your stool and makes it solid. It helps you go to the restroom easier.
This nutrient is a major source of energy for the body.
Carbohydrates or "Carbs"
Fill in the blank: In general, you should try to drink _____ an ounce to an ounce of water for each pound you weigh.
Half
Calcium, sodium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, chloride, sulfur, manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt, fluoride, selenium
Hunger or appetite? Having a food preference
Appetite
Give one example of a nutrient-dense food item and one that is not.
EX. Banana = vitamins, minerals, and fiber; Chips = no vitamins, minerals, or fiber
The darker the color = the more dehydrated you are
List 3 examples of foods containing protein.
Meat products, seafood, tofu, beans, etc.
List one type of vitamin and give one example of what food contains it.
Ex. Oranges = vitamin C, Carrots = vitamin A, Milk & eggs = vitamin B12, Fish = vitamin D
Hunger or appetite? Having a food craving
Appetite
Define the term "nutrient-dense."
Refers to low calorie foods that are HIGH and RICH in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
List 4 examples of carbohydrates.
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains (Rice, pasta, bread, tortilla, oatmeal, cereal, bagels)
This nutrient is necessary for functions in your body such as cushioning and lubricating your joints.
Water
List one type of mineral and give an example of what food contains it.
Ex. Milk, cheese = calcium, Bananas = potassium, Nuts & beans = magnesium
In your own words, explain the difference between hunger and appetite.
Hunger is your physical need for food. Appetite is your desire or want to eat.
List all 6 essential nutrient groups.
Carbs, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water