Proteins
This nutrient builds and repairs body tissues like muscles.
What is protein?
This nutrient gives you quick energy, like when you eat bread or cereal.
What is a carbohydrate?
This mineral makes your bones strong and is found in milk.
what is calcium?
Your body needs a little of this nutrient for energy and warmth.
what is fat?
Your parents tell you to eat these at dinner for vitamins.
What are vegetables?
Your muscles are mostly made of this nutrient.
What is protein?
This sweet carbohydrate is found in candy and soda.
What is sugar?
This mineral keeps your blood healthy and helps carry oxygen.
what is iron?
This kind of fat is the “good fat” and is found in avocados and nuts.
What is unsaturated fat?
This green veggetable looks like a tiny tree.
What is broccoli?
You can get protein from this food that comes from cows and is white.
What is milk (or dairy)?
Whole grain bread has this kind of carb that takes longer to digest.
What is a complex carbohydrate?
You get this salty mineral when you eat chips or pretzels.
what is sodium?
This kind of fat is found in fries and processed snacks and isn’t healthy.
What are trans fats?
this orange veggie helps your eyes with its vitamin A.
What is a carrot?
These small parts make up proteins, like beads on a string.
What are amino acids?
Fruits and veggies have this type of carb that helps with pooping.
What is fiber?
This mineral is in bananas and helps stop muscle cramps.
What is potassium?
Your brain needs this healthy fat that’s found in fish.
What is omega-3?
Spinach and kale are part of this group of dark, leafy veggies.
What are leafy greens?
Eating enough protein helps your body do this after a sports injury.
what is heal/repair muscles?
If you eat too many carbs and don’t burn them, your body stores them as this.
what is fats?
This mineral helps your body use energy and calm your muscles.
What is magnesium?
Eating too much unhealthy fat can lead to this health problem.
What is heart disease (or obesity)?
Eating lots of vegetables can help protect your body from getting this.
What is sickness?