Carbohydrates
These three make up carbohydrates
What is carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Proteins looks like a strand of beads also known as
What are amino acids
Fats aid delivering what
Carrots are a major food source of this vitamin that aids eye adjustment from light to dark
What is vitamin A
Deficiency in this mineral can cause bone loss
What is calcium
This works almost solely on carbohydrates
What is our brain
What are the two types of amino acids
What are essential and nonessential
Fluids aid the removal of what
What is waste
Citrus fruits are a major food source of this vitamin
What is vitamin C
This mineral is found in bananas
What is potassium
Carbohydrates make up this percentage of daily energy
What is 45-65%
Proteins make up this percentage of daily energy
What is 10-35%
Fat makes up this percentage of daily energy
What is 20-35%
Vitamin A, E, D & K are also known as what
What are fat soluble vitmains
This mineral helps carry oxygen to all parts of the body
What is iron
What carbohydrate helps maintain bowel regularity
What is fiber
These food items together are an example of complimentary proteins
What is rice and beans
Daily fluid recommendations are
What is 8-12, 8 oz. glasses/d
This vitamin, needed for normal blood clotting, is found in dark leafy greens like spinach
What is vitamin K
This mineral aids healthy nerves and muscles
What is magnesium
This disaccharide is also known as table sugar
What is sucrose
How many essential amino acids are there?
What is 9
Fat and fluids are key in protecting
What are vital organs, bones and tissues
Poor intake of this vitamin leads to soft bones
What is vitamin D
In combination with calcium and vitamin D this mineral builds bones and teeth
What is phosphorous