Macronutrients
What are the three macronutrients?
What are carbohydrates, protein and fats?
What are the 5 main food groups?
What are grains, protein, dairy, fruits and vegetables?
What mineral has a function of supporting bone health? What is a food source of this mineral?
What is calcium?
dairy products
What is the main function of zinc in the body?
What is boosting immune function?
What are the 6 nutrients?
macro + micro nutrients
What are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water?
Breakfast of cereal, milk, fruit cup
What is protein?
add nuts, meat, peanut butter
What is a non food source of vitamin D?
What is sunlight?
What is the main function of fiber?
What is regulating bowel movements?
What is a food primarily made up of fats?
What are oils, nuts, avocado, etc.
Lunch of quesadilla with tortilla, black beans and cheese
What is fruit or vegetable?
add chips and salsa, side salad, fajita veggies
What can a deficiency in iron lead to?
What is anemia?
What is the main function of sodium and potassium?
What is regulating fluid balance in the body?
What is the main role of carbohydrates in the body?
What is energy?
Dinner of baked chicken breast, roasted broccoli, cheese stick
What is a grain?
add rice, pasta, bread
What vitamin helps our bodies absorb iron?
What is vitamin C?
What is the main function of probiotics and what is a food they are naturally found in?
What is gut health?
examples- yogurt, kombucha, kimchi, pickles, miso soup
What nutrient has a function of helping absorb vitamins in the body?
What are fats?
Breakfast of toast, sausage, banana
What is dairy?
add yogurt, milk, cottage cheese
What vitamin can people become deficient in if they do not consume animal products?
What is vitamin B12?
What is the main function of Vitamin K?
-skin health
-eye function
-blood clotting
-nerve function
What is blood clotting?