Macronutrients
This macronutrient is the body’s main source of quick energy. What is it?
Carbohydrates
This vitamin is known for helping the immune system and is found in oranges. What is it?
Vitamin C
This clear liquid helps regulate body temperature, carry nutrients, and remove waste. What is it?
Water
On a New Zealand food label, this shows how much energy the food gives your body. What is it measured in?
Kilojoules (kJ)
This term on a food label shows the amount of food the nutrition info refers to.
What is serving size?
This macronutrient helps build and repair muscles, skin, and other tissues. What is it?
Protein
This mineral keeps bones and teeth strong and is found in milk and dairy products. What is it?
Calcium
About what percentage of the human body is made up of water?
Around 60%
This part of the food label shows what the food is made from, listed from the largest to the smallest amount. What is it called?
Ingredients list
This type of carbohydrate is found in fruits and vegetables and helps digestion.
Fibre
This macronutrient gives the body energy that lasts longer and also helps absorb vitamins. What is it?
Fat
This vitamin is made when our skin is exposed to sunlight and also helps absorb calcium. What is it?
Vitamin D
Name one sign your body gives you when you are dehydrated.
Thirst, dark urine, headache, tiredness, or dizziness
On a food label, this type of fat is often found in processed foods.
Saturated Fat
Vitamins like vitamin C and B vitamins are lost from the body if not eaten regularly because they cannot be stored.
What are water-soluble vitamins?
How many main macronutrients are there, and what are they?
Three — Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
This mineral is important for carrying oxygen in the blood and can be found in red meat, beans, and spinach. What is it?
Iron
Water helps vitamins and minerals move into the bloodstream after eating. What is this process called?
Absorption
This shows how much sugar, fat, or salt you are consuming compared to recommended daily amounts.
Daily Intake Amounts
These are substances added to foods to preserve flavour or prevent spoilage.
What are additives or preservatives?
If 1 gram of carbohydrate or protein gives 4 calories of energy, and 1 gram of fat gives 9 calories, which macronutrient is the most energy-dense?
Fat
This vitamin helps with blood clotting (so cuts stop bleeding) and can be found in green leafy vegetables. What is it?
Vitamin K
Drinking too much water too quickly can be dangerous. What is this condition called?
Over-hydration or hyponatremia
This warning on a food label tells you that the product may contain peanuts, tree nuts, or other allergens that could cause a severe reaction.
Allergen statement
A diet that includes all nutrients in the right amounts provides energy, growth, and repair.
What is a balanced diet?