Macronutrients
These are the body's 3 main sources of energy.
What are Carbohydrates, Fat, and Protein?
This vitamin is found in limited amounts of food but can be synthesized through the skin.
What is vitamin D?
If not enough Calciuim is consumed, it can lead to this disease.
What is a osteoporosis?
These are the water-soluble vitamins
What is vitamin C and B-complex vitamins?
How many ounces is in 1 cup
What is 8 ounces?
Every cell in the human body depends on this macronutrient for its main energy source. It is the only fuel source the brain can use.
What are carbohydrates?
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
What are vitamins A, D, E, and K.
A deficiency of this mineral can lead to anemia.
What is iron?
Fatty fish such as salmon provide high amounts of this type of fat
What is omega-3 fatty acids?
Cooked foods should be refrigerated within how many hours to avoid bacterial growth.
What is 2 hours?
A deficiency of this macronutrient can lead to muscle wasting, hair loss and dry skin.
What is protein?
This vitamin is essential for wound healing, strengthening the immune system and helps absorb iron.
What is vitamin C?
This mineral's main function is involved in keeping a normal heart rhythm.
What is potassium?
There are 6 essential nutrients that the body cannot synthesize on its own and are necessary for the body to function properly. This one carries nutrients to cells and waste products to the kidneys.
What is water?
Chicken should be cooked to this internal temperature.
What is 165 degrees F?
This macronutrient is necessary for neurotransmitters to cross the blood brain barrier to increase serotonin levels in the brain.
What are carbohydrates?
Vegetarians and vegans may have difficulties getting enough of this vitamin.
What is B12?
Hyponatremia refers to a low blood volume of this mineral.
What is Sodium?
This neurotransmitter has an affect on our mood. Specific types of amino acids are needed to make it.
(Only need to name one)
What is serotonin, dopamine or norepinephrine?
This method of cooking vegetables preserves the most nutrients.
What is steaming?
Our brains are made up of 60% of this macronutrient.
What is fat?
This vitamin is considered an antioxidant? (There are 3 but only 1 answer is needed)
What are vitamins C, E, and A?
This mineral also functions as an electrolyte.
(There are many but only 1 is needed for the answer)
What are Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium or Phosphorus?
This is Emma's middle name.
What is Louise?
This bacteria is associated with the most foodborne illness.
What is salmonella?