Food Groups
What is the main nutrient found in grains?
What is carbohydrates?
Why is breakfast often considered the most important meal of the day?
What is it jumpstarts your metabolism?
Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the body?
What is vitamin D?
What is the key nutrient in avocados that contributes to their health benefits?
What is monounsaturated fat?
What is the main function of vitamin K in the body?
What is blood clotting?
Name three sources of lean protein.
What are chicken breast, tofu, and lentils?
What is the significance of having a balanced meal with protein, carbohydrates, and fats?
What is providing sustained energy and promoting satiety?
What is the function of antioxidants in the body?
What is protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals?
How does Greek yogurt differ from regular yogurt nutritionally?
What is higher protein content?
How does the body obtain vitamin D, and why is it important?
What is through sunlight exposure, and it is crucial for calcium absorption and bone health?
Which vitamin is commonly found in citrus fruits?
What is vitamin C?
How does regular exercise contribute to a healthy lifestyle?
What is improving cardiovascular health and maintaining a healthy weight?
Name three functions of water in the body.
What are temperature regulation, nutrient transport, and waste elimination?
What is the main antioxidant in green tea?
What is catechins?
What is the primary role of electrolytes in the body?
What is maintaining fluid balance and nerve function?
Which food group is the primary source of vitamins and minerals?
What are fruits and vegetables?
Why is it important to limit added sugars in your diet?
What is reducing the risk of obesity and chronic diseases?
How does the body convert carbohydrates into energy?
What is through a process called glycolysis?
How does dark chocolate provide health benefits?
What is its high content of antioxidants and flavonoids?
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
What is saturated fats are solid at room temperature and are found in animal products, while unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and are found in plant oils?
Which nutrient is abundant in nuts and seeds?
What are healthy fats?
What is the role of fiber in a healthy diet?
What is aiding digestion and promoting a feeling of fullness?
What are the three macronutrients, and what is their primary role in the body?
What are carbohydrates (energy), proteins (building blocks), and fats (energy storage)?
What nutrient in turmeric gives it its anti-inflammatory properties?
What is curcumin?
How does the body use amino acids, and why are they essential?
What is building proteins, which are essential for cell structure and function?