Nutrients
Which nutrient helps in body growth and repair?
Proteins
Which vitamin is made when the skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
Define “balanced diet.”
A diet that provides all essential nutrients in the right amounts
Am I handsome?
If yes, correct!
Name three foods rich in protein
Eggs, fish, beans, chicken, nuts.
Name one vitamin important for good eyesight
Vitamin A
What is a nutrient?
Substances in food that the body needs for energy, growth, and health
What's my favorite odd number? (It's a multiple of nine)
45
Why is fiber important even though it does not provide energy?
Helps digestion, prevents constipation, supports gut health
Why is vitamin D important for bones?
It helps the body absorb calcium.
Define “metabolism.”
The chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy.
What's my favorite Sherlock Holmes novel?
Sherlock Holmes : The hound of Baskervilles
Name on differences of carbohydrates and fats
Carbs give quick energy while fats give long-term stored energy
Discuss why different life stages (children, pregnant women, elderly) need different vitamin levels
Children need for growth, pregnant women for fetal development, elderly for immunity and bone health
Explain what is meant by “nutrient deficiency.”
A lack of enough essential nutrients in the body, leading to health problems.
What's my favorite pokemon?
Grapploct
Predict what might happen if someone eats too little fat?
Poor absorption of vitamins, lack of energy, hormonal imbalance.
Explain why lack of Vitamin C caused scurvy in sailors in the past.
Vitamin C deficiency weakens gums, skin, and blood vessels
What is meant by “essential nutrients”?
Nutrients the body cannot make and must get from food (e.g., essential amino acids, vitamins).
What's my favorite Green Day song?
¡Viva La Gloria!
Who do I love most?
My grandma