Nutrients of the 5 food groups

What are Carbohydrates?

• nutrients that provide energy for the body

• Nutrients that make your bones strong

• nutrients that make new cells, including muscles and brain cells

• nutrients that help fight germs and sickness

What are the 3 major types of Carbohydrates?

• bread

• Sugar, grain, Protein

• Glucose, Sucrose, Starch

• Long-term energy and short-term energy

Which 2 food groups most commonly contain Carbohydrates?

• Grain

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Dairy

• Protein

Which are Carbohydrates rich foods?

• Bread

• Rice

• Muffin

• Tortilla shells

What are proteins?

• nutrients that provide energy for the body

• Nutrients that make your bones strong

• nutrients that make new cells, including stronger muscle and brain cells

• nutrients that help fight germs and sickness

Which 3 food groups most commonly contain Proteins?

• Grain

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Dairy

• Protein

Which are Protein-rich foods?

• Fish

• Spinach

• Beans or Chickpeas

• Chicken

Which foods provide complete Proteins; for maximum growth without the need for different types of proteins

• Animal Proteins

• Plant Proteins

• Both have complete proteins

• Neither have complete proteins

What do Fats provide for us?

• cushion for internal organs

• ability for brain to work faster

• Larger Pants

• hot & cold body temperature control

What are the 3 types of fats?

• healthy Fats

• Trans fats

• Saturated Fats

• Mono & Polyunsaturated Fats