Nutrients 1
Which of the following is NOT a protein?
A: beef
B: chicken
C: carrots
C: carrots
What are vertebrates? Give an example.
Vertebrates have a spine (back bone). Examples: fish, reptiles, humans, etc.
________ gives us energy. Found in rice, bread, and pasta.
Carbohydrates
Bone on top of your skull (head)
Cranium
Your upper leg (thigh) bones
Femurs
What do nutrients do for our bodies?
A: They make us feel tired.
B: They are only for children.
C: They help us grow and stay healthy.
C: They help us grow and stay healthy.
What are invertebrates? Give an example.
Living things that don't have a spine (back bone). Examples: jellyfish, octopus, starfish, crabs, insects, etc.
_______ helps build strong muscles.
Found in meat, eggs and beans.
Protein
Your jaw bone that helps you eat food.
Mandibles
These bones help you stand
Metatarsals
Which of the following is a healthy fat source?
A: French fries
B: avocados
C: potato chips
B: avocados
What three things did you test for in our science experiment?
Salt, fat and sugar content
______ are found in butter, olive oil, avocados, and nuts.
Healthy fats
Protects your heart, lungs, and other organs.
Ribs
What's your back bone called?
Vertebrae (spine)
Which of the following is a carbohydrate? Remember: carbohydrates are a macronutrient so you should eat more of this.
A: pasta
B: pencils
C: candy
A: pasta
Which of these is the highest in sugar?
A: nuts
B: lollipops
C: steak
B: lollipops
____________is a picture in the shape of a pyramid (triangle) that shows how to eat healthy foods every day.
Food pyramid
Your hip bone
Pelvis
Not on test: What's your funny bone called? It's your upper arm bone.
Humerus
Finish this line from our Mr. Skeleton song:
Metacarpals in your hands, __________
A: Tennis shoes help you stand.
B: Metatarsals help you stand.
C: Sand helps you stand.
B: Metatarsals help you stand.
10. Which of these is a vegetable and is a good source of the nutrient carotene?
A: steak
B: nuts
C: carrots
C: carrots
________and ________ help us grow and stay strong. Found in fruits, vegetables, and milk.
Vitamins and minerals
Your finger bones
Not on test: What are your collarbones called?
Clavicles