minerals
what mineral is in bones
calcium
what are the main 4 vitamins
Vitamin A, D, E, K
what nutrient is bodies main source of energy
carbohydrate
What is the main function of water in the body?
regulate body temperature
5 my plate groups
fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy
what mineral is found in blood
iron
what vitamin is for vision
vitamin A
what is starch?
About how much of the human body is made up of water?
60%
what does LDL do to the body compares to HDL
LDL- builds up artery walls (also called plaque), causing narrowing and hardening
HDL- cleans arteries out
trace minerals
They are micronutrients such as iron, zinc, copper, manganese
what is vitamin D used for
Vitamin D
six major nutrients
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water
Water helps transport which of the following through the body?
Oxygen and nutrients
what is BMI and it's normal rate
Body mass index, 18.5-24.9
what trace minerals help with hemoglobin formation
iron
What is the difference between water soluble and fat soluble vitamins?
water soluble- dissolve in body, not stored in large amounts
fat soluble- dissolve in fat, stored in bodies fat tissues
3 different types of carbohydrates
sugars, starches, and fibers
Which organ relies heavily on water to function?
brain
what are antioxidants
vitamins and minerals in food that prevent damage and repair damage to body cells
what does potassium help with
nerve transmission
can taking to many vitamins be harmful
yes, vitamins can build up in the body and become toxic to the body
what do carbohydrates break down into
amino acids
Water helps remove waste from the body through...
urine and sweat
whats an eating disorder?
A strict regulation on food