Nutrients
The nutrients that give us energy.
What are Carbohydrates? (Carbs)
Vitamin and Mineral that helps with the growth and repair of our cells.
What is Vitamin A and Zinc?
Prevents heart disease.
Cause: A buildup of plaque in our arteries from too much saturated and trans fat.
What is eating less processed food, and more whole plant foods?
Nutrient-dense foods.
What are Real Whole Foods? (real whole vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats and fish, nuts, seeds, tofu and soy products and dairy products)
The nutrient that builds and repairs our body.
What is Protein?
Vitamin that helps body function.
What is Vitamin B?
Prevents Colorectal Cancer.
Cause: Eating too much processed meat.
What is eating whole plant foods?
Nutrient-dense foods definitions.
What are nutrients without extra added sugars, salt, or chemicals?
The nutrients that store energy, transport vitamins, cushion organs, and regulate body temperature.
What are Fats?
Vitamin and mineral that help boost our immune system.
What is Zinc and Vitamin C?
Prevents Type 2 Diabetes.
Cause: Too much sugar and fat.
What is eating whole plant foods?
5 key topics on nutrition labels.
What are Serving size, Nutrients, Calories, Vitamins and minerals, and % daily value?
The nutrients that help build and boost your immune system, help nerve function, brain function, cell growth, and memory, support metabolism, build strong bones and teeth, help the growth and repair of tissues and cells, and build and maintain blood and carry oxygen throughout the body.
What are Vitamins and Minerals?
(Vitamins: A, B, C, Minerals: Zinc, Calcium, Iron)
Vitamin and Mineral work together to build strong bones.
What are Calcium and Vitamin D?
Prevents Osteoporosis.
Cause: Lack of Calcium.
What is eating whole plant foods?
Units of energy in your body.
What are Calories?
The nutrient that hydrates, balances blood levels, allows the brain to function, helps transform nutrients into energy, and helps muscles function.
What is Water?
Mineral that helps our blood.
What is Iron?
The best way to prevent diseases.
What is eating healthy whole foods?
Foods Vitamins and Minerals are in.
What are fruits, veggies, lean meat, nuts, and dairy?