Carbs/starch
provide energy for our bodies
what are carbs/starches?
provide energy, help our hormones, helps our body preserve heat
what does fat do
sources of protein
what is meat, beans, eggs, seeds, tofu, nut butter, nuts, yogurt, fish
carbs, proteins, fats, are ____ nutrients
what are macronutrients
melissa's fav color
what is green?
carbohydrates, carbs, starches
what are other names of carbs?
sources of fat
what are oils, nut butters, cheeses, nuts, butter, oils, avocado
if you don't eat enough of this food group, the body will break down protein from muscles for energy
carbs/starches!!!
iron, calcium, potassium, zinc
what are minerals?
colorful nutrients in plants
what are phytonutrients
liver and muscle cells
where are carbohydrates stored in the body
this organ is about 60% fat
what is the brain
parts of our body made up by protein
what is hair, nails, skin, muscles, organs
vitamins
what are vitamin b, vitamin c, vitamin a, vitamin d, vitamin e vitamin k
helps keep the body balanced, hydrated, and carry out functions
what is water
fruit, milk, crackers, soda, juice, cookies, bread, cereal, tortilla, things made of flour
what are simple carbohydrates
fat surrounds these parts of our body to stay warm and protect us
below the skin (subcutaneous), around our organs
milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese
what are dairy sources of protein
this sunshine vitamin
what is vitamin D
the street ERC is on
what is American River Drive
whole grains, starchy vegetables, beans
what are complex carbohydrates?
these vitamins are absorbed by fat
vitamin A , D, E, K
nuts, beans, tofu, nut butter
what are plant sources of protein?
what is calcium?
the most important meal of the day