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.

Elements in food that help your body work properly.

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.

Select all of the macronutrients

What is an example of a carbohydrate?

What is the bodies preferred source of fuel?

Two types of carbohydrate provide the body with energy. They are

When Carbohydrates are consumed they bread down into ___________ in the body

Carbohydrates are stored in the muscles and liver as

If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will

If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will

What provides cushioning for the vital organs

When carbohydrates are broken down in the body they are transported as glucose in the

Essential amino acids must be obtained from the foods you eat.

The primary function of protein is

The primary function of carbohydrate is

Proteins are made of

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.

One gram of carbohydrate provides _____ kcal of energy:

Carbohydrate is the only dietary source of glucose.

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

Source of protein that is high in saturated fats and cholesterol:

A diet high in ________________ fat is associated with lower levels of blood cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease.

If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will

Essential amino acids must be obtained from the foods you eat.

The primary function of protein is

The primary function of carbohydrate is

Proteins are made of

This nutrient helps you tolerate exposure to the cold.

This nutrient keeps skin, hair, nails healthy.

This  nutrient helps repair body tissues.

Which of the following are monosaccharides?

Which of the following are polysaccharides?

Which of the following are disaccharides?

The primary function of carbohydrate is

Which of the following is true of saturated fats?

Fiber is available in 2 forms. What are those forms?

Foods that are rich in carbohydrates are:

Foods that are rich in protein are:

Foods that are rich in fats are:

The macronutrient that breaks down into glucose to provide the primary source of energy is:

The macronutrient that repairs and grow muscles is:

Fats play an important role in:

Which of the following shows a balanced meal that includes all three macronutrients?

Which of the following shows a balanced meal that includes all three macronutrients?

The macronutrient that also contains fibre to support digestive health is:

Avocado on toast provides a strong source of which macronutrients?

Almonds, cashews and peanuts provide a strong source of which macronutrients?

Broccoli is a good source of:

The macronutrient that repairs and helps make new cells in our body is known as:

What is the main function of dietary fiber in the body?

Which of the following is a complete protein source?