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

This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues

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

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

Compounds that help to regulate body processes.

Units of heat that measures the energy available in food.

A collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body's cells. Determines the rate at which our bodies break down and use food for energy.

These foods are rich in which nutrient?

Select the foods that are rich in proteins.

Mark is on the athletics team and wants to build his muscles. Mark needs to eat foods rich in _________ to build his muscles.

Which of the following is the healthiest type of fat/lipid?

Which of the following helps control your internal temperature, is about 60% of your body weight and transports nutrients?

Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate (starch)?

Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate (sugar)?

The building blocks of proteins are called what?

Which of the following is a complete source of protein because it contains all the essential amino acids?

Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?

An essential nutrient is one that your body can make on its own.

Proteins are described as complete when they provide all the amino acids you need.

Which is these is a complex carbohydrate?

This helps to clean the digestive tract and help you feel full; it is also called roughage.

Which of the following is an example of a water soluble vitamin?

Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Vitamins can be found in which of the following food sources?

What condition is associated with a deficiency of vitamin C?

What condition is associated with a deficiency of vitamin A?

What condition is associated with a deficiency of vitamin K?

What condition is associated with a deficiency of vitamin D?

Which vitamin enhances calcium absorption?

Which vitamins are water soluble?

Anemia is a disease that affects the haemoglobin in the blood.. it is caused by a deficiency in

Which of the elements in the list are macronutrients?