ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
MACRO-NUTRIENTS
MICRO-NUTRIENTS
FOOD SOURCES OF NUTRIENTS
SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF VITAMINS
NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY DISEASES
SIGNS OF NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES
100
This macronutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
100
These three nutrients provide energy and are required by the body in large amounts.
What are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
100
These nutrients are required in small amounts but are essential for normal body function
What are micronutrients?
100
This fruit is rich in vitamin C and is often used to make juice. It is also known for boosting immunity.
What is orange? 
100
This is the scientific name for Vitamin C.
What is ascorbic acid?
100
A deficiency of this vitamin can lead to night blindness.
What is Vitamin A?
100
This symptom night blindness is associated with deficiency of this vitamin.
What is Vitamin A?
200
These are the two main types of carbohydrates found in food.
What are simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates?
200
This macronutrient helps insulate the body and protect organs.
What is fats?
200
Micronutrients are divided into these two main groups
What are vitamins and minerals?
200
This leafy green vegetable is rich in iron and folate. It is often steamed with salt fish.
What is callaloo?
200
This is the scientific name for Vitamin A.
What is retinol?
200
A lack of iron leads to this common type of deficiency.
What is anemia?
200
Fatigue, pale skin, weakness, shortness of breath are all symptoms commonly seen in this deficiency. 
What is Iron?
300
This vitamin is necessary for calcium absorption and bone health.
What is Vitamin D?
300
This macronutrient is the body’s primary source of energy and provides 4 calories per gram.
What are carbohydrates?
300
This mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth
What is calcium?
300
This food is commonly eaten with rice and is a good source of protein.
What is peas or beans?
300
This is the scientific name for Vitamin B1.
What is thiamine?
300
This vitamin deficiency causes scurvy.
What is Vitamin C?
300
This sign bleeding gums, poor wound healing and bruising is commonly seeing with the deficiency of this vitamin.
What is Vitamin C?
400
This mineral is important for oxygen transport in the blood.
What is iron?
400
This macronutrient is responsible for growth, tissue repair, and enzyme production.
What is protein?
400
These vitamins dissolve in water and must be consumed regularly because they are not stored in large amounts.
What are water-soluble vitamins?
400
This fish is often packaged as tin food and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
What is mackerel/sardine?
400
This is the scientific name for Vitamin B2.
What is riboflavin?
400
A deficiency of vitamin D result in this disease.
What is Rickets?
400
This sign soft and weak bones, bone pain, skeletal deformities in children suggests a deficiency of this vitamin.
What is Vitamin D?
500
These four vitamins are classified as fat-soluble.
What are Vitamins A, D, E, and K?
500
This macronutrient provides 9 calories per gram, the highest energy value among nutrients.
What is fat?
500
This vitamin is produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight
What is Vitamin D?
500
This dairy product is an excellent source of calcium.
What is milk?
500
This is the scientific name for Vitamin B3.
What is niacin?
500
A deficiency of this mineral can lead to goiter.
What is iodine?
500
This sign goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) indicates deficiency of this mineral.
What is Iodine?
600
These amino acids must be obtained from the diet because the body cannot make them.
What are essential amino acids?
600
This macronutrient is broken down into amino acids during digestion.
What is protein?
600
This mineral helps maintain fluid balance and nerve function
What is sodium?
600
This fruit is a good source of potassium and is commonly eaten at breakfast.
What is banana?
600
This is the scientific name for Vitamin B6
What is pyridoxine?
600
This disease is caused by severe protein deficiency. Presents with edema and fatty liver.
What is kwashiorkor?
600
This sign edema (swelling) especially in the legs and abdomen indicates a deficiency of this macronutrient.
What is Protein?
700
These minerals are needed in amounts less than 100 mg per day.
What are trace minerals?
700
This metabolic process occurs when excess carbohydrates are converted and stored as fat in the body.
What is lipogenesis?
700
This vitamin is important for blood clotting.
What is Vitamin K?
700
This starchy vegetable is a good source of complex carbohydrates and fiber. It is often used to make Bami.
What is Cassava?
700
This is the scientific name for Vitamin B12.
What is cobalamin?
700
A deficiency of Vitamin K can result in this problem.
What is excessive bleeding / impaired blood clotting?
700
The symptom of hair loss, poor wound healing and reduced immunity is associated with this deficiency.
What is Zinc?
800
These fats help reduce LDL cholesterol and are found in olive oil and avocados
What are monounsaturated fats?
800
The storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles is called this.
What is glycogen
800
This mineral helps to regulate thyroid hormone production.
What is iodine?
800
This starchy vegetable is rich in vitamin A and fiber. It is often used in soups.
What is Pumpkin 
800
This is the scientific name for Vitamin D
What is calciferol?
800
A deficiency of folate (Vitamin B9) during pregnancy can lead to this birth defect.
What are neural tube defects?
800
The symptom of glossitis (inflamed tongue) can indicate a deficiency of these vitamins.
What is Vitamin B (especially B12, folate or riboflavin)
900
This lipoprotein is often called the bad cholesterol.
What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein)?
900
This type of fat raises LDL cholesterol and is often found in partially hydrogenated oils.
What are trans fats?
900
This mineral acts as a cofactor for over 300 enzyme systems in the body.
What is magnesium?
900
This protein rich food is one of the best natural source of Zinc?
What is Shellfish?
900
This is the scientific name for Vitamin E.
What is tocopherol
900
This disease results from severe energy deficiency and is characterized by extreme wasting.
What is marasmus?
900
The symptom of muscle weakness and bone pain in adults (osteomalacia) is due to the deficiency of this nutrient.
What is vitamin D?
1000
This is the process by which the body builds new proteins from amino acids.
What is protein synthesis?
1000
The acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for carbohydrates in adults is approximately this percentage of total calories.
What is 45–65%?
1000
This B vitamin is essential for red blood cell formation and preventing megaloblastic anemia.
What is Vitamin B12?
1000
This protein food is rich in iron and helps prevent anemia?
What is liver?
1000
This is the scientific name for Vitamin B9.
What is folic acid?
1000
This type of anemia is caused by Vitamin B12 deficiency and results in large immature red blood cells.
What is megaloblastic anemia?
1000
This neurological symptom confusion, ataxia and rapid eye movement problem is associated with deficiency of this vitamin.
What is Vitamin B1 (thiamine)?