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WorksheetsSix Essential Nutrients
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
What nutrient keeps our bodies hydrated?
Vitamins and Minerals
Protein
Water
Carbohydrates
What are the 6 essential nutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Fruits, Veggies, Meats
Carbohydrates, Meats, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Veggies, Minerals, Water
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Salt is also known as.... (Limit your amount of salt intake each day to prevent heart disease.)
Sugar
Sodium
Lodium
Rodium
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Water
Minerals
What measures energy in food?
Calories
Ruler
Thermometer
Food label
A good way to get a variety of vitamins
Eat a lot of colorful foods (Rainbow)
Eat a lot of brown foods
Eat a lot of soggy foods
Eat a lot of green foods
Water
Gives us energy
Helps the body to absorb fat
Carries nutrients around body
Is not a nutrient
What is the primary function of PROTEINS
Growth and repair of body tissues
Allows each cell in the body to do its work - as important as air
Stored Energy
Triggers chemical reactions
What is the primary function of Water
Triggers Chemical reactions
Provides immediate energy
Stores energy
Allows each cell in the body to do its work
What is the primary function of minerals?
Stored energy
Triggers chemical reactions
Helps with various processes necessary for growth and maintenance of life
Improved eye sight
What is the primary functions of fats?
Store energy and protect organs
Hair and nail growth
Growth and repair of body tissues
Improves life span and maintenance of life
What is the primary function of Vitamins?
Growth and repair of body tissue
Improve sleep
Increase weight and BMI
Trigger Chemical reactions
What is the primary function of Carbohydrates?
Triggers chemical reactions
Provide long extended amounts of stored energy
Provide immediate (first few minutes) of energy
Allow cells in the body to do their work
Calcium is a mineral and can be found in...
Fruits & Vegetables
Sugary treats
Sodas
Dairy
An example of a food filled with carbohydrates is...
Eggs
Bread
Cheese
Poultry
What food provides the most fat?
Steak
Rice
Potato
Apple
What are the two types of Carbohydrates?
Simple and Complex
Starches and Candy
Fibers and Grains
Sugar and Wheat
