Carbohydrates
What is an example of a carbohydrate
bread, rice, bananas,
What is food rich in protein?
Most vitamins and minerals come from what?
What is a food that is rich in saturated (good) fat?
salmon, olive oil, nuts, olives, seeds, avocados
Human bodies are about what percent water?
70%
What is a simple carboyhdrate?
Sugar
Protein is building blocks for what?
bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood
Vitamins are named after what?
Letters (A, B, C, D, E, K)
What does fat do for your body?
help it function normally, store enerfy
blood, muscles, organs
Why does your body need carbohydrates?
For fast or long term energy
skin, hair, blood, muscles, organs
What is an example of a mineral?
iron, calcium, iodine (salt), etc
What is the name for a kind of fat necessary for cell function?
cholesterol
Why is it important to drink enough water every day?
To hydrate, replace lost fluids through sweating and urinating
Name a vegetable that is ¨starchy¨ or rich in carbohydrates
potato
What is an example of an organ?
heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, etc
What is one benefit of some vitamins?
help fight infection/disease, store and use energy, use other nutrients
processed foods (chips, takis, cheetos, etc)
What else does water do for us?
Helps move nutrients through the body and aids with digestion
Name 3 or more examples of foods rich in carbohydrates
pasta, bread, rice, potatoes, bananas
Name 3 or more foods that are rich in protein
fish, meat, seafood, nuts, beans, dairy, seafood, etc
How many total minerals are there?
17
Name 3 or more foods high in unsaturated fats.
Name 2 or more sources of water BESIDES water?
fruits, veggies, soups