Six Essential Nutrients - ME

You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.

• True
• False

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

• Fat
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Protein

To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.

• True
• False

What is the main role of carbohydrates?

• protecting your nerves
• forming your cells
• maintaining body temperature
• supplying energy for your body's functions

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

• Protein

• vitamins

• minerals

• fats

The body's main source of energy

• Protein

• Vitamins

• minerals

• Carbohydrates

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

• Orange
• Steak
• Eggs
• Chicken

How does calcium help our body?

• Builds muscle
• Helps eyesight
• Develops red blood cells
• Builds strong bones

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

• Protein
• Fat
• Minerals
• Carbohydrates

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

• Fat
• Water
• Minerals
• Vitamin