Nutrient Bingo

This bingo card has a free space and 24 words: 1 Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy (calories) and are a key fuel source for exercise and sport, 2 Dietary fiber is found only in plant foods. If you eat it and drink lots of water, it can prevent diarrhea & constipation, 3 Proteins are considered a major nutrient for the body due to the energy (calories) they provide., 4 Fat is important for the human body. It provides us with energy, and it helps the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K, 5 The fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K dissolve in fat and can be stored in your body., 6 Our body digests complex carbs much slower, so we feel full for longer and avoid blood sugar spikes., 7 Soluble fiber dissolves in water. It helps control blood sugar and lower bad cholesterol which prevents heart disease, 8 Proteins grow, maintain, and replace the tissues in our bodies. Our muscles, organs, and immune systems are mostly made of protein., 9 Fat is also vital for maintaining healthy skin and hair, protecting our body's organs against shock, maintaining body temperature and promoting healthy cell function., 10 The water-soluble vitamins C and the B-complex vitamins need to dissolve in water before your body can absorb them. You need a fresh supply of these vitamins every day., 11 Carbs are easily digested and are broken down into glucose, which the body then uses to do its various tasks., 12 Fiber is considered a carbohydrate. It’s found in whole grain breads, fruits and vegetables., 13 Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature and are found in vegetable oils. Unsaturated fats, in moderation, help lower blood cholesterol levels and can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke., 14 Vitamins are organic substances (made by plants or animals)., 15 Simple carbohydrates have little nutritional value & are in processed foods such as candy, cakes, and cookies., 16 Insoluble fiber does not absorb or dissolve in water. It acts as a broom to sweep out the digestive tract., 17 The protein contained in eggs is considered to be the highest quality protein out of all foods., 18 Trans fats are unhealthy fats and can cause heart disease. They are created in food by partially hydrogenating other types of fats, 19 Minerals are inorganic elements that come from the soil and water and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals., 20 When people eat too many carbohydrates, they can gain weight because the body stores the extra carbohydrates as fat., 21 Fiber can make you feel full so you don’t overeat., 22 Our bodies can produce around 13, but there are 9 amino acids that our body cannot make itself. These are called essential amino acids and we obtain these by eating certain protein-rich foods, 23 Saturated fats are generally solid at room temperature and are natural fats from animal or plant sources. and 24 Vitamins and minerals boost the immune system, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their jobs..

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