NUTRIENTS
What is Nutrients?
Nutrients are substances in food that the body needs to function properly, grow, and stay healthy.
Who is a vegetarian?
A person who does not eat meat, poultry, or fish.
This type of container helps keep packed meals fresh and prevents contamination. (Hint: It keeps food at a safe temperature. )
an insulated lunchbox or airtight container
The multi-mix principle helps create balanced meals by combining different.
Food groups
Digestion begins in this part of the body.
The mouth
Which nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?
Carbohydrates
Which type of vegetarian eats dairy but not eggs?
Lacto-vegetarian
This is the best practice when preparing a packed meal to prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods. (Hint: This prevents harmful bacteria from spreading.)
separating raw and cooked foods in different containers
This type of multi-mix meal consists of a staple, a legume, and an animal-source food.
Three-Mix Meal
This organ produces acid that helps break down food.
The Stomach
Name a mineral that helps strengthen bones and teeth.
Calcium
Who is a pescatarian?
A person who eats fish but avoids other types of meat.
How can you keep a packed meal fresh without access to a refrigerator?
ice packs or insulated containers .
A three-mix meal includes a staple, a legume, and this type of food. (Hint: This type of food includes meat, poultry, fish, or eggs.)
Animal food
This process moves food through the digestive system using muscle contractions. (Hint: It’s a wave-like motion that pushes food along.)
Peristalsis
Why is fiber important in the diet?
Digestion and prevents constipation.
Which vitamin is commonly lacking in a vegetarian diet?
Hint: Vitamin B ___?
B12
Why is it important to pack your drink separately from your meal in a packed lunch?
a) To avoid mixing flavors
b) To prevent spillage and sogginess
c) To keep the drink cold for longer
d) To ensure the drink is consumed first
b) To prevent spillage and sogginess
A four-mix meal includes a staple, a legume, an animal food, and ___.
Vegetable
This organ is responsible for absorbing most nutrients from food.
Small intestine
Which nutrient helps transport oxygen in the blood?
Iron
What type of vegetarian eats both dairy and eggs?
Lacto-ovo vegetarian.
Which food is most likely to need an ice pack when packed in a lunchbox?
a) Crackers
b) Fresh fruit
c) Cheese
d) Peanut butter
c) Cheese
Why is the Multi-Mix Principle important in meal planning? (Hint: This helps maintain good health by including energy, protein, and micronutrients.)
To ensure meals are balanced and provide all essential nutrients
This enzyme found in saliva helps break down carbohydrates. (Hint: It starts working in your mouth when you eat bread or pasta.)
Amylase