VITAMS
100
The sunshine vitamin, made in the skin, that helps with the absorption of calcium which helps maintain strong bones and teeth
What is vitamin D
100
Aids in building and maintaining strong bones (dairy products are rich in this mineral!)
What is calcium
100
Name the 3 macronutrients
What is carbohydrates, protein, and fat
100
This is where digestion starts
What is the mouth (nose and eyes are also acceptable)
100
Name 3 strategies to work through non-TP foods
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200
Critical for vision, growth, and reproduction
What is vitamin A
200
Keeps the muscles and nervous system working properly (Bananas are rich in this mineral)
What is potassium
200
This macronutrient should make up the majority of the total energy in a day; our body's main source of fuel
What is carbohydrates
200
This is where a powerful acid (hydrochloric acid) can be found
What is the stomach
200
The esophagus takes food from the mouth directly to the small intestine
What is false
300
These are the two types of vitamins
What are water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?
300
Vital for making red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
What is iron
300
This macronutrient is needed for the absorption of vitamin A, D, E and K
What is fat
300
This is the organ that makes bile
What is the liver
300
Our bodies can make all of the amino acids (building blocks of proteins) our bodies need
What is false
400
Citrus fruits, broccoli, red peppers, kiwi are good sources of which vitamin?
What is Vitamin C
400
Important for healthy immune system, cell growth, and wound healing
What is zinc
400
This macronutrient is stored in muscles and liver for future energy use
What is carbohydrates
400
This is the site of water absorption
What is the small and large intestine
400
Digestion only takes place in the stomach
What is false
500
Essential to building strong bones and needed for blood clotting (commonly found in leafy green vegetables).
What is vitamin K
500
Needed for maintaining water levels in the body and assists nerves in sending messages throughout the body
What is sodium
500
This macronutrient is important for immune function and needed for cell growth and tissue repair
What is protein?
500
This organ primarily makes and releases enzymes
What is the pancreas
500
Simple carbohydrates take longer to break down than complex carbohydrates
What is false