Essential Nutrients
These are the six essential nutrients your body needs.
What are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water?
There are two main types of carbohydrates: simple and ___.
What are complex carbohydrates?
Digestion begins in this part of the body.
What is the mouth?
The first item listed on a food label ingredient list is always this.
What is the ingredient with the highest weight?
Vitamin D helps your body absorb this mineral for strong bones.
What is calcium?
This nutrient helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients.
What is water?
This type of fat is considered “unhealthy” and can raise cholesterol.
What are saturated fats?
This organ produces bile to help break down fats.
What is the liver?
A person with a peanut allergy should check this part of the label first.
What is the allergen information or warning section?
A lack of iron can lead to this condition that makes you feel tired and weak.
What is anemia?
Which nutrient is the body’s primary source of energy?
What are carbohydrates?
Amino acids are the building blocks of this nutrient.
What are proteins?
This term describes the process of breaking down food for energy.
What is metabolism?
This unit is used to measure the energy in food.
What is a calorie?
Vitamin C is most often found in this type of food.
What are citrus fruits?
This nutrient builds and repairs body tissues like muscles and organs.
What are proteins?
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that helps with this body process.
What is digestion or bowel movement regulation?
Enzymes are special proteins that speed up these reactions in digestion.
What are chemical reactions?
These are three key nutrients to limit when reading food labels.
What are sodium, sugar, and saturated fats?
Potassium helps prevent muscle ___.
What are cramps?
This nutrient group is divided into two types: fat-soluble and water-soluble.
What are vitamins?
This type of fat is considered “good” for your heart.
What are unsaturated fats?
The majority of nutrient absorption happens in this part of the digestive system.
What is the small intestine?
These two vitamins are fat-soluble and important for vision and blood clotting.
What are Vitamin A and Vitamin K?