Vitamins & Minerals
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Water
100
This vitamin helps your eyesight
What is vitamin A
100
Your body's main source of energy
What are carbohydrates
100
This is the worst kind of fat for you
What is saturated fat
100
There are ___ Essential Amino Acids
What is 9
100
We need ____ glasses of water per day
What is 8
200
These types of minerals maintain the body's fluid balance and are found in drinks such as Gatorade.
What are electrolytes
200
The two types of carbs are called these
What are simple and complex carbs
200
Vegetable oil is an example of this type of fat
What is polyunsaturated fat
200
This nutrient helps the body repair itself, grow and fight disease
What is protein
200
A person can live ____ days without water
What is 7 days
300
This mineral helps to prevent osteoporosis
What is calcium
300
Out of simple and complex carbs, this one is better for you
What is complex carbs
300
Too much fat in your diet can lead to this increasing trend in children and adults
What is obesity
300
This type of protein has all the Essential Ammino Acids we need
What is complete protein
300
Water helps this body system function
What is the digestive system, unrinary system, respiratory system and circulatory system
400
This mineral is essential for making hemoglobin, a substance that carries oxygen
What is iron
400
This type of fibre aids in healthy digestion and reduces your risk of cancer
What is insoluble fibre
400
The process of giving food items a longer shelf life is this
What is hydrogenation
400
This type of protein does not have all the Essential Amino Acids
What is imcomplete protein
400
Water has ____ calories
What is 0
500
These 4 vitamins are fat soluble
What are vitamins A, D, E and K.
500
legumes, peas, lentils, beans, vegetables and whole wheat grain products are examples of these types of carbs
What are simple carbohydrates
500
This substance is similar to fat, and if too much is consumed, it can lead to stroke and heart disease
What is cholesterol
500
Our body needs ____ amino acids to funtion properly
What is 22
500
Your body is made up of ____ percent of water
What is 50-60%