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Ellie-Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| helps to release the energy from fats, proteins, and carbohydrates | vitamins |
| the building materials that repair cells and tissues and that build new cells | proteins |
| substances in food used by the body for energy, growth, and maintenance | nutrients |
| nonliving solids that you need in small amounts to help regulate chemical reactions in the body | minerals |
| substances that provide energy and carries vitamins A, D, E, and K throughout the body | fat |
| white, waxy substance that protects areas of the brain from harmful substances and strengthens cell membranes | cholesterol |
| provides most of the energy that your body needs | carbohydrates |
| the main ingredient in an egg | protein |
| the main ingredient in an apple | vitamins |
| the main ingredient in a potato | carbohydrates |
| the main ingredient in nuts | protein |
| the main ingredient in chicken | protein |
| the main ingredient in water | water |
| the main ingredient in butter | fat |
| the main ingredient in calcium | minerals |
| Why are proteins important? | They help to build skin, muscles, and you brain; help fight diseases; proteins can be used for energy |
| Name 2 kinds of carbohydrates. | simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates |
| Why is fat important for our bodies? | gives your body energy; carries vitamins throughout your body; helps build nerves; protects many organs in your body |
| Why is water important? | It carries nutrients to all your cells and carries wastes away. |
| How do vitamins and minerals help our bodies? | Vitamins help release the energy from foods you eat and regulate chemical reactions. |
| How can we get the right amounts of vitamins and minerals? | Eat a well balanced diet. |
| What information is always printed on food packages? | The calories in one serving of the food. |
| If you went shopping just for proteins, name 3 foods you would buy. | meat, milk, fish, eggs, beans, cheese |
| Describe a time when your body might need more water than usual. | When you are sick, or while you are exercising, you may need more water to help regulate your body temperature or to replace fluids lost by sweating. |
| Name 2 reasons your body must have some fat. | Fat carries important vitamins to the body; provides energy; protects organs; helps build nerves |
| The 2 types of physical activities | vigorous and moderate |
| How much physical activity does a child need each day? | 60 minutes |
| How are ingredients listed on a food label? | They are listed from greatest to least. The more of the ingredient in the food, the closer to the beginning of the list. |
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