Question | Answer |
Your bodies main source of energy. You need a lot of them, because your body uses them quickly. | Carbohydrates |
Substance in the body that help break down large nutrients. | Digestive Juices |
Name an example of a digestive juice. | Saliva |
A digestive juice that is produced in the mouth | Saliva |
Nutrients that give your body energy and help to build and repair your cells. | Proteins |
Nutrients that help your body grow and work, but does not provide energy. | Minerals |
Nutrients that help your body perform specific functions, but don't provide energy. | Vitamins |
Nutrients that give your body more energy than any other type of food. | Fats |
Your body stores extra of this. | Fats |
Name four functions of water: | 1) a nutrient that helps break down food. 2) carries digested nutrients to your cells. 3) carries away waste. 4) most important nutrient we can give our body. |
The woody substance in plants that helps move food and waste through the digestive system. | Fiber |
Name SIX forms of nutrients. | Water, Fats, Minerals, Proteins, Vitamins, Carbohydrates |
A tool that can help you have a healthful diet. | Food Guide Pyramid |
The amount of food you should eat during one meal or as a snack. | Serving |
A diet that is made up of a healthful amount of foods from each of the food groups. | Balanced Diet |
Having a high nutritional value. Foods with lots of nutrients. | Nutritious |
All of the things used to make a food. | Ingredients |