Six Essential Nutrients

Macronutrients

100

This nutrient is your body and brain's main source of energy. 

Carbs 

200

Eat this macronutrient for stronger muscles. 

Protein 

300

This macronutrient is important for healthy skin and shiny hair. 

Fats 

400

This macronutrient can help reduce unhealthy cravings. 

Protein

500

Your body uses this nutrient for structural support of its cells. 

Fats

Micronutrients

100

This micronutrient is found in citrus fruits like oranges, and it helps our bodies grow and repair tissues. 

Vitamin C

200

This mineral helps build strong bones and teeth. 

Calcium

300

This mineral helps our bodies regulate water balance. 

Sodium

400

This mineral helps our blood cells and muscles hold on to oxygen.

Iron

500

This vitamin is found in green and leafy vegetables, and it helps our blood clot. 

Vitamin K

Foods

100

Avocados are known for being an excellent source of which macronutrient?

Healthy fats 

200

This sweet food group is an excellent source of carbs and vitamins. 

What are fruits?

300

Vegan alternatives for proteins. 

What are nuts, beans, and tofu?

400

Which McDonald's item would be considered a protein?

A. Hashbrown

B. Chicken McNuggets

C. Baked Apple Pie

D. Side Salad

B. Chicken McNuggets 

500

What do red meats and spinach have in common? 

They are both great sources of iron (mineral).

Bonus

100

This vitamin is found in eggs, fish, and mushrooms, but our bodies can also create it with some help from the Sun.  

Vitamin D 

200

Headaches, stomachaches, and tiredness.

Symptoms of skipping meals and dehydration.

300

About 70% of your body is made up of this essential nutrient. 

Water 

400

The best way to get all of the different nutrients in our diet. 

Eating a variety of foods. 

500

This nutrient helps us digest and transport other nutrients that we eat as well as flush toxins and wastes out. 

Water