The 6 Nutrients
Micro Nutrients
Macro Nutrients
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Foods
100

The body’s chief source of energy (simple and complex)

What is a carbohydrate.

100

Dissolves in fat and is stored for later use

What are fat-soluble vitamins.

100

Type of fat found in processed foods

What is trans-fat.

100

The study of how the body uses the nutrients in food defines this word

What is nutrition.

100

Cheese provides this mineral

What is calcium. 

200

This nutrient is made up of small units called amino acids

What is protein.

200

This vitamin can be produced by the body with sunlight exposure

What is Vitamin D.

200

The nutrient that the body uses to build and maintain muscles

What is protein.

200

Proteins, made of small building blocks, is called this

What are amino acids.

200

Citrus fruits provide this vitamin

What is Vitamin C.

300

Low-calorie food with high nutritional value

What is nutrient dense food.

300

This mineral builds strong bones

What is calcium.

300

The preferred source of energy for the brain

What is glucose.

300

An indigestible material in plant foods that provides bulk in the diet and aids in digestion

What is fiber.

300

Bananas provide this mineral

What is potassium. 

400

This is between 50% and 75% of your body weight

What is water.

400

Inorganic elements found in soil

What are minerals.

400

An energy source that insulates the body and stores vitamins

What is fat.

400

What are the parts of MyPlate

Dairy, Grains, fruits, veggies, protien

400

Carrots provide this vitamin

What is Vitamin A. 

500

The rate at which the body uses energy

What is metabolism.

500

Disease caused by lack of calcium

What is osteoporosis. 

500

Complex carbohydrates found in grains and beans is called this

What are starches.

500

Name Mr. S's favorite food.

Watermelon 

500

Some fish provides this mineral

What is iodine.

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