Health and Nutrition

This nutrient is needed to build, grow, and repair body cells.

• protein

• carbohydrate

• fat

• mineral

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

This nutrient is the main source of energy for your body

• fat

• vitamin

• carbohydrates

• protein

This nutrient provides energy and gives food flavor

• vitamin

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

A substance in food the body uses for energy.

• fat

• nutrient

• protein

• carbohydrate

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Nutrients that help your body use carbohydrates, fats and proteins

• minerals

• fat

• protein

• vitamins

True or False, there are two kinds of carbohydrates; starches and sugars

• True

• False

The part of grains and plant foods that your body doesn't digest is

• fiber

• protein

• vitamins

• minerals

True or False, you need water to help regulate your body temperature, remove waste and to protect joints from injury.

• True

• False

How many glasses of water does your body need in one day?

• 0 - 3

• 3 - 5

• 6 - 8

• 1,000

What is the most important meal of the day?

• dinner

• supper

• lunch

• breakfast