The Growing Engine
What is Metabolism?
This is the "fire" inside your body that turns food into energy
Which superhero/nutrient provides fast energy for your brain?
Carby/carbohydrates
This substance acts like a "broom" to keep your digestive machine moving smoothly.
About this percentage of your total body weight is made of water.
60%
This part of the label tells you exactly how much food counts as "one serving."
serving size
What is important about nutrition during ages 10 to 15?
Between these two ages, most kids hit a growth spurt and need more "fuel."
If you scrape your knee or want to build muscle, which superhero do you need?
Proteina / Protein
Eating too much of this nutrient can "clog" the machine and make you feel sluggish or overly full.
Fats
Sweating is your body's way of acting like this car part to keep you from overheating.
Radiator
Ingredients on a label are listed in order of this.
most to least
What is the recommended number of daily calories for a teenager?
2500
Which superhero provides long lasting energy and protects your cells?
Ollie Oil/Fats & Oils
This term describes the sudden drop in energy you feel after eating too much sugar.
sugar crash
Name two symptoms of dehydration.
headaches, tiredness, or lack of focus
If a snack has 200 calories per serving and the bag contains 2 servings, how many calories are in the whole bag?
400
What mineral is the strong supporter for bones during a growth spurt?
Calcium
What superhero doesn't provide energy, but helps other superheroes do their jobs and provides immunity?
Vita-Fairy / Vitamins
The digestive system is like a "powerful machine" because its main job is to do this to food.
break it down into nutrients
Why is water better for "clean hydration" than a sugary soda?
because it doesn't cause a sugar spike and crash
These are calories that give you energy but provide zero "Superhero" nutrients.
empty calories
Why does a 14 year old need more food than a 9 year old?
because their body is in a rapid "construction phase" building bone and muscle
You are running a marathon. Which two superheroes are working together to give you a "Steady Cruise" of energy?
Ollie Oil (Fats & Oils), and Carby (Carbohydrates)
You feel "bloated" and "stomach-achy." Based on our lessons, name one thing your digestive machine might be missing.
Fiber or water
Besides cooling you down, name one other major job water does for your body.
helping with digestion or brain focus
Explain the "Speed Limit" rule regarding sugar in a piece of fruit versus sugar in a candy bar.
Fiber in fruit slows down sugar absorption, while "speed" sugar in candy hits the blood all at once