F3 Macronutrients revision

Chemicals in food that help your body work properly.

• Minerals

• Fats

• Nutrients

• Protein

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

• Carbohydrate

• Micronutrient

• Mineral

• Macronutrient

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

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

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Dietary fiber

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

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

What is an example of a carbohydrate?

• Pasta

• Steak

• Cheese

• Tofu

Foods that are rich in carbohydrates are:

• Rice, bread, pasta

• Eggs, milk, cheese

• Grains, nuts, seeds

• Chicken, beef, fish

The primary function of carbohydrate is

• to provide energy.

• growth and maintenance of body tissue.

• to aid in transport & absorption of water-soluble vitamins.

Too much carbohydrates in the diet may result in:

• kwashiorkor

• obesity

• heart disease

• marasmus

Select the foods that are rich in proteins.

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