Carbohydrates
This type of carbohydrate provides quick energy but may cause a sugar spike.
What is a simple carbohydrate?
These are the building blocks of proteins.
What are amino acids?
This type of fat is considered healthy and found in foods like olive oil and nuts.
What is unsaturated fat?
Vitamin A is important for this sense.
What is vision?
This is the percentage of the human body that is made up of water.
What is about 60%?
This type of carbohydrate provides long-lasting energy and is found in whole grains.
What is a complex carbohydrate?
Protein helps build and repair these body parts.
What are muscles, skin, and tissues?
These fats should be limited or avoided and are often found in processed foods.
What are trans fats?
Iron is essential for carrying this through the bloodstream.
What is oxygen?
Water helps regulate this, especially through sweating.
What is body temperature?
This kind of carb isn’t used for energy but helps digestion and heart health.
What is fiber?
Name one plant-based source of protein.
What are beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, or seeds?
Fat helps the body absorb these types of vitamins.
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
Name a vitamin that helps boost the immune system.
What is Vitamin C?
Name one way your body loses water each day.
What is sweating, breathing, or using the bathroom?
This simple sugar, made from carbs, is the main fuel your body and brain use for energy.
What is glucose?
This constitutes a complete protein.
What is a protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids?
Name a major function of fat besides providing energy.
What is protecting organs or regulating temperature?
Calcium is most important for these two body parts.
What are bones and teeth?
Electrolytes help regulate this system in the body.
What is fluid balance or nerve/muscle function?
Name one healthy source of complex carbohydrates.
What is brown rice (or other whole grain, legumes, or vegetables)?
This is why essential amino acids called 'essential'.
Because your body cannot make them on its own.
This type of fat is solid at room temperature and found in butter and red meat.
What is saturated fat?
Which mineral helps regulate muscle contractions and heartbeat?
What is potassium?
Water helps remove waste through these two body processes.
What are urination and bowel movements?