Where does this food belong?
What nutrient am I
Identify nutrient families
What do I do for you?
If you don't get enough of me!
100
I belong to this food group.
What is a fruit?
100
1/2 to 3/4 of the human body contains this nutrient. And it has zero calories.
What is water?
100
I have a bad reputation for being high in calories and low in nutritional value. Candy, soda and jelly are examples of me.
What is a simple carbohydrate?
100
I help keep skin and hair healthy and I aid in night vision. If you like your spinach, bananas, orange pepper, you will have your share.
What is Vitamin A
100
I help the body fight infection! If you like your citrus (oranges), you are getting a good dose of me.
What is vitamin C?
200
This food group can be organized into subgroups like dark, green leafy, starchy, red and orange.
What is a vegetable?
200
This nutrient provides the body's need for dietary fiber.
What are carbohydrates?
200
I am in the carbohydrate family. I aid in digestion and promote regularity. Oatmeal, fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods are where you will find me.
What is fiber?
200
I am a vitamin that you can find while hanging out in the sun. I play a role in building strong bones and teeth.
What is Vitamin D
200
We are minerals that help build and maintain healthy bones. A lack of us can lead to osteoporosis.
What are calcium and phosphorus?
300
This food group is divided into 2 subgroups: whole and refined.
What are grains?
300
This nutrient is made up of chemical compounds called amino acids.
What are proteins?
300
We are chemical compounds that make up proteins. There are 20 of us.
What are amino acids?
300
I help form red blood cells, muscles and other tissues. You find me in whole grain breads and cereals, nuts and seeds to name a few.
What is vitamin E?
300
Iron helps make hemoglobin in red blood cells. It helps cells use oxygen. If you don't get enough iron, it can lead to this.
What is anemia?
400
Almonds, tofu, black beans and lentils belong to this food group.
What are proteins?
400
This nutrient has the highest form of food energy (calories).
What are fats?
400
We are the type of fat that are usually solid at room temperature. We are found in animal foods and tropical oils. We are associated to high cholesterol.
What is saturated fat?
400
When you get a scratch, have no fear, I help your blood to clot. Eat your spinach, lettuce, kale and collard greens to reap my benefits.
What is vitamin K?
400
I am found in so many places. I preserve foods. I help your body maintain the right balance of fluids in your body.
What is sodium?
500
What food group am I part of?
What is dairy?
500
These TWO nutrients have no calories and are found in fruits, vegetables, meats, beans and nuts to name a few. The body requires 16 of one of us.
What are vitamins and minerals?
500
We are a fat like substance that is part of every cell of the body. The human body manufactures all you will need of us.
What is cholesterol?
500
We help the body use the energy from the foods we eat (metabolism). We help brain, nerves, and muscles function.
What is vitamin B-complex?
500
I occur when your body doesn't get enough nutrients.
What is a nutritional deficiency?