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Protein helps s________ your cells, bones, sk_____ and m________.

strengthen, skin, muscles

20

Protein is really important to help us g_____ and m_______our health.

grow, maintain

15

Too many fats can h______ our health.

harm

5

Carbohydrates give us energy and f_____ our body.

fuel

10

Carbs help the n______ system protect us against d_________

nervous, diseases

20

Carbs should make up ________ % of the total c______ that we eat each day.

45-65%, calories

15

Fats are important to a balanced d_______

diet

5

Fats help our bodies with m_______ movement, absorbing v_______ and m_______, blood cl______ and building c______.

muscle, vitamins and minerals, clotting, cells.

25

Each day, _____ % of our calories should come from fats.

20-35%

15

Minerals help support the body in building strong b____ and t_____, staying h_____ and controlling me______

bones, teeth, hydrated, metabolism

20

Name the 3 most common minerals.

Calcium, iron, zinc.

15

Calcium helps maintain b_______ pr_________

blood pressure

15

Zinc helps w_____ to h______ and boosts the im_______ system

wounds, heal, immune

25

Vitamins are important to help us stay h_____, fight off d________, gr_____ and develop.

healthy, diseases, grow

20

There are ____ vitamins that our body needs.

13

5

Water is c__________ for everything in our body.

crucial

10