Six Essential Nutrients

We can live without water for how many days before you'll die?

3

What is the main source of energy for the body?

Carbohydrates

How much water in ounces should you drink?

Divide body weight by 2

True or False: Doughnuts are a great source to help sustain energy over a long period of time.

False

True or False: all fats are bad for you

False

True or false: You should only eat protein if you want to be healthy

False

Why is fiber important for our diet?

Helps your body digest and move food

What are sources for minerals?

Milk, Salt, Fruits and Vegetables

____________ main function is to control important chemical reactions in the body.

Minerals

Example of complex carbs

Pasta, Breads, Starchy vegetables

Nutrient

Substances that are important for the body's growth and maintenance

True or False: The body uses fat to store energy.

True

True or False: You can find proteins in your skin, hair, blood muscles and vital organs.

True

True or False: vitamins are fat soluble and water soluble

True

True or False: we need to eat a variety of foods because one food does not have all the nutrients.

True

Which is not a vitamin?

Vitamin V

What are the benefits of drinking the proper amount of water?

Water will 1. Keep you alive 2. Help move nutrients throughout your body 3. Keep you alive

What are 2 types of carbohydrates

complex and simple

What are the 6 essential nutrients?

fats, minerals, water, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins

Examples of protein

fish, nuts, eggs, meat