Proteins and carbohydrates

The building blocks of the body, cells and muscles.

• Minerals

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Skin

Proteins are made up of

• Amylase

• Essential nutrients

• Amino acids

• Iron and Zinc

Give three examples of foods where you can find proteins

Essential amino acids are produced in our body.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Proteins are considered to be one of the essential nutrients we need to develop our daily processes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

This molecule represents a simple sugar such as:

• Glucose and fatty acids

• Glucose and starch

• Fiber and starch

• Glucose and fructose

This molecule is a complex sugar such as:

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Starch

• Fiber

Carbohydrates are important because:

• Provides glucose to produce energy in form of ATP

• To absorb vitamins

• To produce DNA in our body

Pasta and bread are:

• Fibers

• Oil

• Fatty acids

• Starch

Give three examples of good carbohydrates