Vitamins, Minerals, H20
This nutrient makes up 70% of the body. It transports nutrients and oxygen, regulates body temperature, and carries out waste products.
Water
The number of calories per gram of carbohydrates?
4
The number of calories per gram of protein?
4
The number of calories per gram of fat?
9
It is recommended that half of your MyPlate should be ____&_____.
fruits and vegetables
What water soluble vitamin can we get daily from citrus fruits? Hint: It helps to heal cuts, and prevents scurvy!
Vitamin C
What is an example of a SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATE?
HINT: It has refined sugar or added sugar as one of its main ingredients.
Candy, donuts, soda, white bread
The building blocks of proteins?
amino acids
What does saturated fat look like and how much should we be consuming?
Solid at room temperature. Limited in the diet.
True or False - we need consume large quantities of vitamins and minerals because they are macronutrients.
False
Night blindness is a result of not having enough of this fat soluble vitamin? Hint: Found in carrots and sweet potatoes.
Vitamin A
An example of a COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATE?
HINT: It has fiber to keep you full!
Whole grain bread, broccoli, beans.
Name an example of a complete protein?
Fish, chicken, animal products.
An example of a food that contains heart healthy fat?
Olives, nuts, seeds, avocados.
What is the main source of energy for the body?
Sugars and Starch
Not enough of this mineral can lead to muscle cramps. A good food source is bananas.
Potassium
Name one benefit of eating more fiber.
Keeps you full, keeps your intestines healthy, and may prevent certain types of cancer.
Name one function of protein in the body?
Building and repairing tissues, acting as enzymes and hormones, and playing a role in the immune system.
Name one function of fat in the body?
Insulates us to keep us warm, cushions the organs, helps transport the fat soluble vitamins ADEK.
This mineral helps red blood cells. Some food sources include red meat and enriched cereal. Deficiency can cause anemia.
Iron