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- 5. Helps your body absorb calcium, is needed for bone growth and helps muscle movement as well as other functions in our bodies. *Hint: Is known as the “sunshine vitamin.” *
- 7. Trans and saturated fats can cause what? (two words) *Hint: It is the leading cause of death worldwide. *
- 8. What kind of carbohydrates should we eat more? *Hint: opposite of simple. *
- 9. This type of fat raises blood cholesterol and is considered unhealthy for consumption.
- 12. Provides heat and energy for the body and is one of the three main macro-nutrients our bodies need.
- 13. A berry packed with nutrients and ranked number one for its antioxidant benefits.
- 15. Starches and sugars that give the body most of its energy. *Hint: Known for being found in pastas and bread. *
- 19. Fiber can help reduce the risk of this cancer.
- 20. A condition that occurs when the small intestine doesn’t make enough of the enzyme called lactase. (two words) *Hint: people with this condition reduce/avoid dairy products.*
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- 1. This essential macro-nutrient helps the body grow, maintain and repair cells/tissues in the body. *Hint: A good source of this macro-nutrient is found in chicken.*
- 2. Folic acid is an example of a micro-nutrient, also called a what? *Hint: Also called a supplement. *
- 3. Affects how fast or slow calories are burned and in turn affects how much someone weighs. *Hint: It is a butterfly shaped gland which produces hormones in our bodies.*
- 4. Iron is considered a ______, which is an essential element for our health.
- 6. Form of carbohydrate that does not provide the body with energy but has many health benefits including lowering cholesterol levels, controlling blood sugar levels, maintaining bowel health and helps in achieving a healthy weight.
- 10. These fats and sugars add little to no nutritional value to food and are only added to make foods more appealing. (two words)*Hint: Type of Calorie. *
- 11. Good food source of omega-3. *Hint: They are known for living partly in salt water and then traveling upstream for breading. *
- 14. Natural sugar that occurs mainly in fruits.
- 16. _____ fats are found in baked goods, fried foods and processed foods. It is considered one of the worst fats for our health.
- 17. A popular consumed stimulant that affects the central nervous system and can cause: dehydration, dependency and high blood pressure.
- 18. One of the "good" fats for our health found in avocados, olives and nuts is known as ___ unsaturated fat.