Nutrient Basics
True or False: Nutrients are substances in food that help our bodies grow, stay healthy, have energy, and repair.
True
What nutrient gives our body quick energy for running and playing?
Carbohydrates
Which nutrient keeps our body hydrated?
Water
What does it mean to eat a balanced diet?
Eating different types of foods to get all nutrients
Where can you find nutrition information on food?
Food labels
How many main nutrients does our body need?
Six!
1. Carbohydrates, 2. Protein, 3. Fats, 4. Vitamins, 5. Minerals 6. Water
Name one part of the body that protein helps build and repair
Muscles, bones, skin, teeth, hair
Name one thing vitamins help our bodies do?
Stay healthy
Grow
Function properly
According to Canada’s Food Guide, what should fill half your plate?
Fruits and vegatables
What does "% Daily Value" tell you on a food label?
How much of a nutrient is in one serving
For example, if the serving size is 1 cup, the numbers apply to 1 cup of food
Name two things nutrients help our bodies do.
Grow
Stay healthy
Give us energy
Repair our bodies
What is glucose?
A type of sugar that our bodies make from eating carbohydrates, giving us energy.
What is one job of minerals in the body?
Strengthens bones/teeth
Keeps our blood healthy
Muscle movement
What should your drink of choice be according to Canada's Food Guide?
Water
Name one trusted source for nutrition information.
Doctors/nurses
dieticians
Canada's food guide
Why is it important to eat different types of foods?
Because no single food has all the nutrients we need
Name one way fats help the body OTHER THAN giving energy.
Protect organs
Keep our bodies warm
Help absorb vitamins
Support the brain
Name one way water helps the body OTHER THAN hydration
helps with digestion and breaking down food
remove waste from our bodies
move nutrients
control and regulate body temperature
What is one way healthy eating supports our well-being?
Gives us energy
Helps us focus
Growth
Helps our bodies work properly
Why should you be careful about nutrition advice online?
Because some people are selling products or sharing unproven information
What does it mean if a food is "nutrient-rich"?
It contains many important nutrients for the body
What is one difference between whole grains and refined grains?
Whole grains are better for our bodies because whole grains use the whole seed, which has more nutrients.
Why are vitamins and minerals sometimes called “helpers” in the body?
Because they support many body systems and processes.
Why is eating a variety of foods important for a balanced diet?
Because different foods provide different nutrients
Why might someone on a vegan diet need to pay attention to nutrients like iron, calcium, or vitamin B12?
Because those nutrients can be harder to get without animal products, so they need to choose other sources carefully