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Simple carbohydrates are also known by this common name.
Sugars
This nutrient, along with protein and carbohydrates, is one of the three main macronutrients.
Fat
Why is protein important?
Crucial for the immune systems
This difficency causes scurvy
Vitamin C
This makes up about 60% of the human body
Water
What are complex carbohydrates
Fiber and Starch
What are the three types of fat
Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fat
Can a person eat too much protein?
No
A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to rickets
Vitamin D
Which vitamin boosts your immune system and protects your vision?
Zinc
What are the three single sugars
Glucose, Fructose, and Galactose
Fats provide this many calories per gram.
9 calories
What are the best protein sources?
Chicken, fish, eggs, dairy, beef, and beans
What are the known functions of vitamin A
Keeps skin healthy, protects eyes, and supports immune function.
The lack of this mineral can lead to anemia
Iron
Carbohydrates provide this many calories per gram.
4 calories
These fats are solid at room temperature and are often found in butter and red meat
saturated fats
Salmon, tuna, and cod are examples of protein sources from this food group.
Fish
Knows as the sunshine vitamin
Vitamin D
This mineral builds and maintains strong bones and teeth
Phosphorus
Carbohydrates are broken down into this molecule, the body’s main source of energy.
Glucose
What is a fruit in healthy fats, great on toast
Avacodo
The recommended daily protein intake is often measured in grams per kilogram of this.
Body weight
Essential for blood clotting
Vitamin K
This is the process by which the body loses water through sweat
Perspiration