Nutrition: Summary

A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta

• Protein
• Water
• Fat
• Carbohydrates

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

• Fat
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Protein

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

• Protein
• Fat
• Minerals
• Carbohydrates

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

• Diet
• Metabolism
• Calories
• Digestion

Energy storage nutrients that help to provide insulation for the body e.g. oils, butter, margarine

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Vitamins

Which nutrient gives you energy?

• calcium
• fiber
• carbohydrates

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Which food group does turkey belong in?

• dairy
• fruit
• vegetables
• meat/proteins

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