The 6 Nutrients
The body’s chief source of energy (simple and complex)
What is a carbohydrate.
Dissolves in fat and is stored for later use
What are fat-soluble vitamins.
Type of fat found in processed foods
What is trans-fat.
The study of how the body uses the nutrients in food defines this word
What is nutrition.
Cheese provides this mineral
What is calcium.
This nutrient is made up of small units called amino acids
What is protein.
This vitamin can be produced by the body with sunlight exposure
What is Vitamin D.
The nutrient that the body uses to build and maintain muscles
What is protein.
Proteins, made of small building blocks, is called this
What are amino acids.
Citrus fruits provide this vitamin
What is Vitamin C.
Low-calorie food with high nutritional value
What is nutrient dense food.
This mineral builds strong bones
What is calcium.
The preferred source of energy for the brain
What is glucose.
An indigestible material in plant foods that provides bulk in the diet and aids in digestion
What is fiber.
Bananas provide this mineral
What is potassium.
This is between 50% and 75% of your body weight
What is water.
Inorganic elements found in soil
What are minerals.
An energy source that insulates the body and stores vitamins
What is fat.
The number of calories in 1 gram of protein
What is 4.
Carrots provide this vitamin
What is Vitamin A.
The rate at which the body uses energy
What is metabolism.
Disease caused by lack of calcium
What is osteoporosis.
Complex carbohydrates found in grains and beans is called this
What are starches.
The number of calories that equal 1 pound
What is 3500.
Some fish provides this mineral
What is iodine.