Nutrients & What They Do
This nutrient is your body's main source of energy
What are carbohydrates?
Bread, rice, and oatmeal are good sources of this nutrient.
What are carbohydrates?
People with this condition should avoid sugary drinks and sweets.
What is diabetes?
Too much sugar can cause this after a quick energy spike.
What is sugar crash or low energy?
Instead of soda, chose this.
What is water or milk?
This nutrient builds and repairs muscles and keeps you full longer.
What is protein?
Beans, eggs, and peanut butter are rich in this nutrient.
What is protein?
Too much sodium increases risk of this condition.
What is high blood pressure?
Not eating enough or skipping meals can lead to this mood state.
Instead of a full ramen seasoning packet, do this.
What is half the packet?
This nutrient supports brain health and helps your body absorb vitamins
What are fats?
Nuts, olive oil, and fish are sources of this nutrient.
What are fats?
Fiber helps lower this in the body, improving heart health.
What is cholesterol?
Drinking enough water helps improve this.
What is focus, emotional control, or clearer thinking.
Instead of chips, chose this protein-rich snack.
What are nuts, trail mix, and peanut butter?
This nutrient helps with digestion and lowers blood sugar and cholesterol.
What is fiber?
Vegetables, fruits, and whole grains provide this.
What is fiber?
Eating high protein foods can help manage this by keeping you full longer.
What is weight or obesity?
Foods like tuna, peanut butter, and walnuts contain nutrients that support brain function and may reduce this.
What is depression (or depression symptoms)?
Doing this before eating can help prevent overeating.
What is drinking a full glass of water?
These support your immune system, bones, and heart.
What are vitamins and minerals?
Colorful fruits and vegetables are poacked with these.
What are vitamins and minerals?
Eating smaller amounts more consistently helps control this.
What is blood sugar?
Eating protein, fiber, and vegetables helps create this type of energy and mood.
What is stable energy, calmer mood, better focus?
Eating slowly helps your brain recognize this.
What is feeling full?