Nutrition Month

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

• Fat
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Protein

Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 

• Protein
• Fat
• Minerals
• Carbohydrates

The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Digestion
• Calories

The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.

• Fat
• Water
• Minerals
• Vitamin 

Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K

• Carbohydrates
• Metabolism
• Vitamins
• Digestion

Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Minerals
• Vitamins

The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Calories
• Protein

Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• All of the above

Which one of the following is a protein source? 

• Banana
• Beans 
• Bagels
• Breakfast Bar 

When you don't drink enough water you can become:

• silly
• hyper
• intoxicated 
• dehydrated