Nutrition Quiz Flashcards
Fiber
-Helps the digestive system
-Helps reduce level of cholesterol in the blood
Protein
-Helps in building and repairing muscle tissues
- Growth
Carbohydrates
-The highest energy provider of all nutrients
Fats
-Helps keep the body warm
-Helps provide energy
Calcium
-Helps build strong bones and teeth
-Helps with the functioning of nerves and muscles
Iron
Helps generate red blood cells
Vitamin B
-Helps the blood generate energy from foods
-Helps keep the skin, eyes and nervous system healthy
Vitamin A
-Helps keep our vision
-Helps prevent infections
Vitamin C
-Helps strengthen our immune system
-Helps wounds and infections heal faster
Water
-Transport essential nutrients to all body parts
-Transport waste
-Helps regulate body temperature
Vitamin D
-Helps maintain calcium levels in the body
-Helps with bone and teeth development