Immunity Facts
Immunity is your body's ability to recognize ____ to prevent them from causing illness.
What are germs/ foreign substances/toxins/ infections
Macronutrients are foods that we need in _______amounts
Large
This vitamin is found in orange fruits and vegetables and is important for healthy vision
What is Vitamin A?
Protein breaks down into _____ ______, which are needed for the growth, development, and repair and maintenance of body tissues
What are Amino Acids?
Spices and ________ were often used as medicine in ancient times
Herbs
"Good" bacteria that helps our immune system can be found in this part of the body
What is the gut?
Micronutrients include vitamins and ________
Minerals
Oranges, guava, and bell peppers are a great source of this vitamin, which is an antioxidant
Vitamin C
This mineral plays an important function with smell and taste, as well as wound healing
What is Zinc?
Prebiotics serve as "food" that can stimulate the growth of___________
Bacteria
2 factors besides diet that affect immunity are...
Any:
Sleep, Stress, Medication, Age, Smoking, Genetics
Macronutrients include carbs, fats, and ______
Protein
This vitamin often needs to be supplemented, especially in colder climates
What is Vitamin D?
The richest food source of selenium is_________
Brazil Nuts
Probiotics are live microorganisms and can be found in fermented foods such as....
Kefir, saurkraut, kimchi
This mineral is found in both animal and plant foods, and tends to be absorbed more efficiently when paired with Vitamin C.
What is iron?
Iodine deficiency can lead to the development of______
Goiters