Nutrients

What do carbohydrates do for your body?

• to provide a layer of insulation for protection.

• to boost the immune system and fight off infection.

• to provide the body with energy.

• to help us get a good night's rest.

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Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source (fuente principal) of energy?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Water

• Minerals

How does calcium help our body?

• Builds muscle

• Helps eyesight

• Develops red blood cells

• Makes your bones strong

TRUE OR FALSE: Fish is a source of protein.

• True

• False

Which of the following are sources of proteins?

• Bread

• Strawberries

• tortillas

• Beans, eggs, chicken

What measures energy in food?

• Calories
• Ruler
• Thermometer
• Food label

What nutrient keeps our bodies hydrated? Cual mantiene el cuerpo hidratado?

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Protein

• Water

• Carbohydrates

Which nutrient transports nutrients to cells and waste from the body?

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fats

• water

Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?

• rice
• bread
• fruit 
• fish

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

• bread

• Steak

• Eggs

• Chicken