The 6 Essential Nutrients
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- Q1Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and Oils, Vitamins and Minerals are 5 of the essential nutrients that our bodies need, what is the sixth?Vitamin CSugarStarchWater20s
- Q2How much of our body is approximately water?20 percent10 percent60 percent100 percent20s
- Q3How many litres of water should you try to drink in one day?21030120s
- Q4Carbohydrates are known as simple and complex carbohydrates, which one refers to slow releasing energy?ComplexSimple30s
- Q5What foods are high in simple carbohydrates?VegetablesPasta, rice, potatoesJam, honey, and sweetsMeat, fish and nuts20s
- Q6Why does our body need carbohydrates?For healthy teethFor sleepFor cell growthFor energy20s
- Q7What nutrient is needed for repair and growth of new cells?CarbohydratesMineralsProteinWater20s
- Q8Proteins are the building blocks of life. Every cell in the human body contains protein. What are these building blocks made up of?CalciumVitaminsMineralsA chain of amino acids30s
- Q9Calcium is an essential MINERAL, what foods are high in calcium?Cucumber, jelly and soupMilk, nuts, white flourSweets, cakes and jamFish, meat and poultry30s
- Q10What is a balanced diet?Eating lots of fruit and vegetablesNot eating carbohydratesNot eating fat and sugarEating a variety of foods containing the 6 essential nutrients30s