Vitamins and Minerals
This vitamin aids in calcium absorption and is also known as the sunshine vitamin
Vitamin D
This part of a pizza provides the majority of carbohydrates.
Crust
The building blocks of proteins are called...
Amino acids
Dietary fats are broken down into these for absorption by the body.
fatty acids
Water, in addition to fiber used in moderation helps prevent this.
constipation
This is the most abundant mineral in the body
Calcium
Carbohydrates are broken down into this for absorption and energy.
Bonus - The storage form of carbohydrate in the liver is known as...
Glucose
Glycogen
There are about 20 amino acids. There are 9 that your body can’t make on its own. These are called…
Essential amino acids
In addition to providing protein, these 2 foods on pizza would also be good sources of dietary fats.
meat and cheese
Severe dehydration can seriously affect which organs—name 2
heart, kidneys, brain
This vitamin helps keep your gums healthy, helps your body absorb iron, protects you from bruising and helps boost immunity.
Vitamin C
The breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose begins here.
Mouth – salivary enzymes
This is a result of someone not having enough protein in their meal plan.
stunted growth, deteriorated muscle mass, lowered immunity
Dietary fat as part of a balanced meal assists with the body’s ability to signal this.
satiety
Name one of two things that water helps carry into cells.
nutrients & oxygen
These are the 4 fat soluble vitamins.
Vitamins A, D, E, K
Which macronutrient do our bodies need the most of?
Carbohydrates
If someone is a vegetarian, they would need to eat rice w/this legume in order to make a complete protein.
beans or lentils
Absorption of dietary fats/fatty acids begins here.
small intestine
This percent of the reactions in our body use water.
98%
Red meat on your pizza is a good source of these 3 minerals.
Iron, Zinc & Magnesium
This condition results from not getting enough carbohydrates and can cause weakness, nausea, dehydration, irritability and bad breath
Ketosis
Name 2 foods that are good sources of protein on pizza and would provide all 9 essential amino acids.
red meat, chicken, cheese, soy meat
Name at least 2 symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency
thirst, dry dull hair, scaly skin, eczema, impaired wound healing. Sources: vegetable oils, oily fish, flaxseed, walnuts.
This percentage of body weight is made up of water.
55-60%