Macronutrients
what nutrient is the bodies main source of energy
what is carbssssss/ carbohydrates
This vitamin is important for strong bones and is made when skin is exposed to sunlight.
what is vitamin D
This organ begins digestion by breaking down food with enzymes in saliva.
what is the mouth
This orange vegetable is rich in beta-carotene.
What are carrots
what are proteins made of
What is amino acids
What nutrient helps you build, repair and mantain muscle
what is protein
This mineral helps carry oxygen in the blood.
what is iron
This organ produces bile to help digest fats.
what is the liver
This popular beverage is the most consumed in the world after water.
What is tea
Beans, nuts, and lentils are in what category of prisons
What is plant- based proteins
This macronutrient provides the most calories per gram
what is fat? or lipids
The vitamin that is found in citrus fruits
What is Vitamin C
Most nutrient absorption occurs in this part of the digestive system.
what is the small intestine
This beverage is the second most consumed in the world after water
What is tea
This type of protein contains all nine essential amino acids and is often found in animal foods.
What is complete proteins
This type of fat is considered heart healthy and is found in foods such as avocados
what is unsaturated fat
This vitamin is essential to proper muscle function and is found in bananas.
What is Potassium
This muscular tube connects the mouth to the stomach
what is the esophagus
This visual guide replaced the food pyramid and shows proportions of food groups on a plate.
what is the my plate
How many grams of protein are in 4oz of chicken breast
what is 25-32 grams (will take any answer within these numbers)
What nutrient gets stored in muscles and livers as glycogen
what is carbohydrates
What is vitamin A
This organ produces insulin to regulate blood sugar.
What is the pancreas
This grain is naturally gluten-free and often used as a rice alternative.
What is Quinoa
How much protein is the recommended intake per day for the average person
what is 0.8 grams per Kilogram of body weight
or a third of a gram per pound