Nutrients
A unit of energy in food is a/an
calorie
Whole grain varieties of this food are better for you than white
Bread
A good fat is ________________ at room temperature
liquid
This vitamin helps your immune system and helps you avoid scurvy if you are a pirate
Vitamin C
Water can be found in this very obviously named fruit
watermelon
Consuming and then using the same number of calories is a/an
Energy Balance
This sugary food is a good way to get a fast energy boost and then a crash. It's round with a hole in the center.
Donut
An example of an unhealthy fat is
crisco or margerine
This helps regulate your fluid balance
Potassium
Carries ___________to the cells
nutrients
If you take in more calories than your body needs you
Gain weight
This type of grain takes longer to burn off and keeps you full longer.
Whole grain
An example of an unhealthy fat is
bacon grease, lard or crisco.
This mineral can be found in spinach and helps your cells use oxygen.
Iron
Carries ____________ away from the cells
waste
A type of nutrient that can come from an animal or a plant is
Protein
This is a vegetarian protein option that comes in several varieties.
Beans or legumes
Fats help to promote
Healthy skin, hair and nails
This vitamin helps your bones and teeth stay healthy
Vitamin D
Maintains a normal___________
Body temperature
The six types of nutrients are:
Protein,carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Protein helps build and repair
muscles
A function of fat is to
Insulate the body
Cushion Body organs
Provide energy
This vitamin helps your vision to stay healthy
Vitamin A
Helps regulate
Digestion