Building Blocks
What are the 4 main elements found in food?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
Name one of the six essential nutrients
carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Which nutrient stores long-term energy?
Fats
What do proteins help your body do?
Build and repair
Which has nitrogen: carbs or proteins?
Proteins
Which element is known as the “backbone” of life?
Carbon
Which nutrient gives quick energy?
Carbohydrates
Which two nutrients have the same elements but different functions?
Carbs and fats
Why does your body need fats?
Long-term energy / protection
Which gives faster energy: fats or carbs?
Carbs
Which element is found in proteins but not carbs or fats?
Nitrogen
Which nutrient builds and repairs your body?
Proteins
What do carbohydrates mainly provide?
Energy
Why do we need more than one nutrient?
Each has a different job
If food is made of the same elements, why does it look different?
Different arrangements