Nutrients

About how much percent of daily water intake comes from food?

20%

Which mineral promotes bone health?

Calcium

What types of minerals are needed in the body?

Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Iron, and Iodine

What are the 6 essential nutrients?

Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals Water

Which drinks cause your body to dehydrate and you should stay away from them?

Coffee, Tea, or soft drinks

What are the two categories of proteins?

Complete proteins and incomplete proteins

What is the difference between complete and incomplete proteins?

Complete proteins contain all 9 needed amino acids, but incomplete proteins are missing a couple of amino acids.

Which mineral is made to carry oxygen to proteins?

Iron

What are the 3 subcategories of carbohydrates?

Simple, Complex, and Fiber

What is a fat-soluble vitamin?

They are vitamins stored in fat.

What is a water-soluble vitamin?

They dissolve in water and pass easily into the bloodstream during digestion.

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?

Unsaturated fats lower your risk of heart disease but saturated can make it higher at risk.

What are the subcategories of fats?

Unsaturated fats, Saturated fats, Trans fat, and Cholesterol

What is the most essential nutrient that your body needs?

Water

What are the subcategories of vitamins?

Water-soluble vitamin, and fat-soluble vitamin