Nutrient Nuggets
This mineral is important for strong bones and teeth.
What is Calcium?
Often called the "sunshine vitamin," this vitamin is essential for calcium absorption and strong bones.
What is vitamin D?
A healthy snack should include foods from at least how many food groups?
What is two?
Digestion begins in this part of the body.
What is the mouth?
These types of foods have been altered from their natural state, often with added ingredients.
What are processed foods?
____% of your body weight is made up of water
What is 60-70%?
These THREE types of nutrients energy for your body in the form of calories.
What are proteins, carbohydrates and fats?
This key vitamin is found in large amounts in carrots and helps with maintaining healthy vision.
What is vitamin A?
This measurement, often found on nutrition labels, indicates the amount of added sugars in a snack, which should be limited to avoid energy crashes and long-term health risks.
What are added sugars?
This large organ produces bile, which helps digest fats.
What is the liver?
This common ingredient, often found in processed foods, can lead to high blood pressure if eaten in excess.
What is salt?
These nutrients help your body grow and repair tissues.
What are proteins?
This vitamin, abundant in citrus fruits, helps boost the immune system and is an important antioxidant.
What is vitamin C?
Instead of sugary drinks, this is the best beverage to have with a snack.
Answer: What is water?
This is a common gastrointestinal condition characterized by infrequent, hard, and difficult-to-pass bowel movements. It can be caused by a diet low in fiber.
What is constipation?
Many processed snacks are high in this added ingredient, which can contribute to weight gain and tooth decay?
What is sugar?
Name 4 different nuts
Peanuts, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cashews
This nutrient is key for proper gastrointestinal digestion, preventing constipation and is found in vegetables, fruits & whole grains.
What is fiber?
This vitamin acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage, and is found in nuts and seeds.
What is vitamin E?
This unit of energy, found in all foods, should be considered when choosing a snack, aiming for a moderate amount that satisfies hunger without excessive intake.
This large gland in your belly releases insulin to help control blood sugar and aide in digestion.
What is the Pancreas?
This is the main reason that milk is pasteurized in a processing plant before general consumption.
What is safety (or sterilizing against germs)?
These nutrients provide long term energy, and help the body absorb some vitamins (such as Vitamins A, D, E, K).
What are fats?
This “group” of vitamins play a key role in energy production, nerve function and blood cell production and are often found in whole grains.
What are B vitamins?
This type of fat, found in avocados and nuts, supports heart health and brain function, making it a better choice than saturated or trans fats in a snack.
What are unsaturated fats?
This organ absorbs water and forms waste.
What is the large intestine (or colon)?
This is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch, found in highly processed foods and linked to increased calorie consumption and metabolic diseases.
What is High Fructose Corn Syrup?