Macro and Micronutrients

Macronutrients are made up of:

• Proteins, carbohydrates and fats

• Vitamins' A, B and C

• Meat, Chocolate, Butter

• Are not good for you.

What is the purpose of Carbohydrates? 

• To make sure you sleep well
• To get your vitamins in
• To provide energy 
• To elevate insulin levels 

The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?

• Nutrients
• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Carbohydrates

Which fat is the healthiest fat to consume in your daily diet?

• Unsaturated Fat
• Saturated Fat
• Trans Fat
• Butter

Fiber is important for:

• Running

• White Teeth

• Digestion

• Healthy Hair

Vitamin C is important because...

• It keeps the immune system healthy

• Provides the body with energy

• Improves eye health and vision

• Reduces the risk of brittle bones

A diet lacking in ___________ leads to the development of a disease known as scurvy.

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Vitamin D's major function:

• To prevent birth defects in unborn children

• To keep the bones supplies with Calcium

• To help the red blood cells absorb iron

Vitamin A is known for:

• It's vision-related function

• Blood clotting

• To prevent birth defects in unborn children

Calcium helps to:

• Prevent birth defects

• Vision

• Build strong bones