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The Basics
The Six Essential Nutrient Groups
Name that
Fun Facts
100
This will happen if we continually take in more calories than we need.
What is gain weight?
100

This nutrient's main function is provide energy for the body

What is carbohydrates?

100

Name 2 types of water

What is  spring water, mineral water, distilled water, sparkling water, and purified water, 

100

Why do we need food?

What is " for energy"
200

These are essential chemical substance comes from the food/drinks we intake

What are nutrients?

200

The main function of this nutrient group is to

maintain body heat, store and use vitamins, maintain energy

What is fats?

200

Name 3 vitamins 

What is 

Vitamins A B C D K 

200
Longevity means? 

What is long life. 

300

How much of our body is water?

What is 60%

300

This nutrient group helps carry OTHER NUTRIENTS THROUGH THE BODY, HELPS IN DIGESTION, REMOVES WASTE FROM THE BODY, LUBRICATES JOINTS, AND KEEPS BODY FROM OVERHEATING

What is water?

300

Name 3 Proteins

What is Meat, Fish, Beans

300

How do Vegetarians get their protein?

What is beans, tofu, plant-based. 

400
Benefits of this allow us to burn unused calories, tone and build muscles, and strenghten our heart and lungs. We should aim to get 30 minutes a day!
What is exercise?
400

Animal sources of this nutrient group include eggs, fish, cheese. Plant sources include beans, rice, and tofu.

What is Proteins

400

Name 3 Carbohydrates

What is 

  • Vegetables

  • Beans

  • Potatoes

  • Pasta

  • Breads 

  • Rice

  • Popcorn

400

How does Pescatarian get their proteins ?

What is Fish?

500

Energy is measured in... 

What are calories?

500

What are the 6 nutrients?

Vitamins, Fats, Water, Carbohydrates, Minerals, Protein 

500

Name 2 Minerals

What is

What is 

  • Calcium

  • Phosphorus

  • Fluoride

  • Iron 

  • Potassium

  • Sodium

500

Name 3 things that influence what we eat and explain why

What is 

Taste

Family/friends

Money

media

Time

Culture

Religion

Allergies/health