Macronutrients

The macronutrient that is essential for growth, repair and keeping cells healthy.

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Dietary fiber

A substance you need to grow and live is called a

• Balanced diet

• Nutrient

• Calorie

• Myplate

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

• Carbohydrate

• Micronutrient

• Mineral

• Macronutrient

The starches and sugars found in foods; especially in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

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Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

Chemicals in food that help your body work properly.

• Minerals

• Fats

• Nutrients

• Protein

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them.

• Nutrition

• Healthy eating

• Nutrients

• Metabolism

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These foods are rich in which nutrient?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Water

Select the foods that are rich in proteins.

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Maria eats foods from ALL the food groups in the correct amount that her body needs. She has a __________.

• Diet

• Balanced Diet

• lot of money

• nutrients