Nutrition and Nutrients

Which nutrient is the starches and sugars in foods?

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

A substance in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

• calories

• sodium

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Which food contains the most protein?

• Broccoli

• Bread

• Grapes

• Chicken

What is another term for Sodium?

• Fat

• Calorie

• Salt

• Water

This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:

• water
• vitamin A
• carbohydrates 
• protein 

There are two types of carbohydrates.  What are they?

• Magnesium and Calcium
• Simple and Complex
• Unsaturated and Saturated
• Vitamin B and Vitamin C

A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta

• Protein
• Water
• Fat
• Carbohydrates

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

• Fat
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Protein

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

• Protein
• Fat
• Minerals
• Carbohydrates

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

• Carbohydrates
• Metabolism
• Vitamins
• Digestion