Nutrients/Vitamins
Define Nutrition
The process of absorbing and using nutrients from food into your body.
What could happen if you have a vitamin A deficiency?
A vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness, dry skin, and a weakened immune system.
Iron
Iron helps the body make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen through the bloodstream.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates provide the body with its main source of energy.
Why is it important to know how to read food labels?
It is important to know how to read a food label because it helps you understand serving sizes, nutrients, and ingredients so you can make healthier choices.
Define Nutrient
Chemical substance found that the body needs.
What could happen if you have a vitamin E deficiency?
A vitamin E deficiency can lead to nerve and muscle damage, vision problems, and a reduced ability to fight infections
Calcium
Calcium strengthens bones and teeth and supports proper muscle and nerve function.
proteins
Proteins help build and repair tissues and support the immune system.
Define MyPlate
MyPlate is a nutrition guide that shows the ideal portions of each food group you should include in a balanced meal.
The 6 essential nutrients
Carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
What could happen if you have a vitamin C deficiency?
A vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy, which includes symptoms like bleeding gums, easy bruising, and slow wound healing.
potassium
Potassium helps maintain fluid balance and allows muscles and nerves to work correctly.
fat
Fat supplies long‑term energy, protects organs, and helps the body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K.
List the 5 MyPlate food groups
The five MyPlate food groups are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.
4 fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamin A, D, E, and K
What could happen if you have a vitamin B1 deficiency?
A vitamin B1 deficiency can result in beriberi, a condition that causes muscle weakness, nerve damage, and heart problems.
Magnesium
Magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and helps the body produce energy.
water
Water regulates body temperature, transports nutrients, and removes waste from the body.
How much of each food group should you have each day?
You should eat a balanced amount of each food group every day, including plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy, based on your age and activity level.
Define Vitamin
organic compounds needed in small amounts for human growth
What could happen if you have a vitamin B2 deficiency?
A vitamin B2 deficiency can cause cracked lips, a sore throat, skin problems, and eye fatigue.
Minerals
Minerals regulate important body processes and support growth, bone health, and metabolism.
cholesterol
Cholesterol helps the body make hormones, vitamin D, and cell membranes.
Why do different ages of people need different amounts of foods and vitamins?
People of different ages need different amounts of foods and vitamins because their bodies grow, develop, and function differently at each stage of life