Macronutrients
Nutrition Notes Page for Kids
What is Nutrition?
Definition: ________________
Understanding Calories and How Our Bodies Use Energy
Calories: ________________
Metabolism: ________________
Influences on Metabolism:
Age: ________________
Gender: ________________
Physical Activity: ________________
Body Composition: ________________
Types of Metabolism:
Catabolism: ________________
Anabolism: ________________
What Does Our Body Prefer for Energy?
Fun Question: Check Your Knowledge!
Which of these does NOT influence metabolism?A) AgeB) GenderC) Hair colorD) Physical activity levelAnswer: ________________
Macronutrients: The Big Three!
Macronutrients: ________________
List of Macronutrients:
Learning About Carbohydrates
Simple Carbohydrates: ________________
Types of Simple Carbohydrates:
Monosaccharides:
Glucose: ________________
Fructose: ________________
Galactose: ________________
Disaccharides:
Maltose: ________________
Sucrose: ________________
Lactose: ________________
Complex Carbohydrates: ________________
Choosing the Best Carbs: ________________
Quick Question on Carbs!
Which one is a complex carbohydrate?A) Table sugarB) HoneyC) Whole wheat breadD) Fruit juiceAnswer: ________________
Fun Facts About Proteins
Why Are Proteins Important?
Types of Amino Acids:
Essential: ________________
Non-Essential: ________________
Choosing the Best Protein!
Quick Question About Proteins!
Which one is NOT a job of proteins?A) Building tissuesB) Making enzymesC) Providing quick energyD) Helping the immune systemAnswer: ________________
Learning About Fats
Why Do We Need Fats?
Types of Fats:
Healthy (Omega-3): ________________
Unsaturated: ________________
Saturated: ________________
Trans: ________________
Final Suggestions for Healthy Eating
Final Question on Fats!
Which fat is the least healthy?A) Saturated fatB) Omega-3 fatC) Unsaturated fatD) Trans fatAnswer: ________________
Quiz Yourself!
What is metabolism?
What type of carbohydrate is best to eat?
Name two functions of proteins:
Why are omega-3 fats considered healthy?
What is an example of a complete protein?