Lesson 1: What are Nutrients?

DRAG & DROP: ​ (a)   provide the body's most important source of energy, just like how Michael makes sure he eats a Peanut butter & jelly sandwich before soccer practice for energy.

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Protein
• Vitamin
• Minerals

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DROP DOWN: ​ (a)   helps with water balance, metabolism, and nerve and muscle function. When Janet went for a hike, she not only makes sure she has water, she brings gatorade to help her not get dehydrated to help with the water balance.

• Minerals
• Fats
• Water
• Carbohydrates

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DRAG & DROP: ​ (a)   make muscle, skin, and bone, and repair damaged tissue. Cynthia makes sure that she has a good meal with protein like chicken or fish after her basketball practices and games to help her with her muscle soreness.

• Proteins
• Minerals
• Fats
• Vitamins

DROP DOWN: ​ (a)   carries the nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.

• Water
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Fats

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Organize these options into the right categories down below:

Groups:

(a) Complex Carbohydrates

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(b) Vitamins

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Organize these options into the right categories down below:

Groups:

(a) Protein

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(b) Healthy Fats

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(c) Minerals

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CHECK OFF (MORE THAN 1 ANSWER): Angela was eating a leafy green salad that had strawberries and carrots. She felt good after eating her lunch. Which of the following down below are the key nutrients can we find leafy greens, carrots, and strawberries?

• Protein

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

CHECK OFF (MORE THAN 1 ANSWER): Jenny wants to know what fats do for the body. Which of the following down below would you say to explain to her about fats?

• Protect internal organs

• Provide energy for muscles

• Give the body lasting energy

• Provide a layer of padding between skin & muscles

• Protect against cold

TRUE/FALSE: Carbohydrates provide the body's most important source of energy. There is only one type of carbohydrate called, "complex carbohydrate."

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• False

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TRUE/FALSE: Proteins help make skin, muscle, and bone. Examples of protein are egg, milk, and meat.

• False

• True

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