Nutrition

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

• Fat
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Protein

Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 

• Protein
• Fat
• Minerals
• Carbohydrates

The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.

• Fat
• Water
• Minerals
• Vitamin 

The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.

• Diet
• Metabolism
• Calories
• Digestion

Your nutrition affects your overall health.

• True
• False

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How does calcium help our body?

• Builds muscle
• Helps eyesight
• Develops red blood cells
• Strong bones

Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water
• Minerals

Which nutrients helps to build and maintain muscle?

• Carbohydrates
• Minerals
• Protein
• Fat

Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?

• Fiber
• Calcium
• Zinc
• Vitamin B

Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?

• Unsaturated Fat
• Trans Fat
• Saturated 
• Carbs