What happens if you eat more carbohydrates then your body needs?
What are substances found in food that your body needs for survival, development, energy and growth? (Hint: There are 6 of them!)
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
This nutrient makes up 50% to 75% of your body:
Which of the following is not an essential nutrient?
I serve many functions in the body. I help carry nutrients to the body's cell and I also regulate body temperature. What nutrient am I?
I can be converted into energy. I am also used to build, maintain, and repair body tissues. What nutrient am I?
I have a bad reputation in many people's minds but I do serve many functions in the body. For example, I am the most concentrated source of energy and I also am needed for growth and healthy skin. What nutrient am I?
I am the body's main source of energy and I come in two forms, simple and complex. What nutrient am I?
I do not provide energy (calories) but I do help regulate many of the chemical processes in the body. You need 13 different forms of me everyday. What nutrient am I?
I am depended on for nearly every process necessary for life. The body requires 16 types of me everyday from calcium to iron. What nutrient am I?