Basics
What is the process of eating and absorbing food for nourishment called?
Nutrition
Which macronutrient is the body’s main source of energy? (Hint: starts with a C)
Carbohydrates
Which vitamin helps improve vision?
A
What type of diet provides the body with the right amount of nutrients?
Balanced Diet
What do we call substances intentionally added to food to improve its flavor, color, or shelf life?
Food additives
What do we call the substances in food that help our bodies function?
Nutrients
Which macronutrient helps build and repair muscles? (hint: starts with a P)
Proteins
Which vitamin helps strengthen the immune system and heal wounds?
C
What do we call a diet that lacks the necessary variety and proportions of nutrients?
Unbalanced Diet
What do we call substances that accidentally enter or form in food and may cause harm?
Food contaminants
What is a calorie a unit of?
Energy
Which macronutrient helps store energy in the body? (hint: starts with an L)
Lipids
Which vitamin works with calcium to maintain strong bones?
D
How many portions of fruits and vegetables should we aim to eat daily according to the Eatwell Guide?
At least 5
What food additive is commonly used to enhance flavor?
MSG
What do we get from the food and drinks we consume?
Energy
Give one example of a food rich in protein
eggs, milk, or chicken
Which mineral helps build strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
What condition can result from consuming too much or too little of certain nutrients?
Malnutrition
What type of contaminant includes harmful microorganisms like Salmonella and E. coli?
Biological contaminants
What are the two main categories of nutrients?
Macronutrients and micronutrients
What are the two main types of micronutrients?
Vitamins and Minerals
Which mineral helps the body produce hemoglobin in red blood cells?
Iron
According to WHO, what principle of a healthy diet means limiting the intake of foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats?
Moderation
What type of food additive prevents food from spoiling?
Preservatives