Core nutrition facts covering macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and their primary roles and food sources.
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- What is the primary macronutrient that provides energy?
- Carbohydrates
- How many calories per gram does protein provide?
- 4 calories
- How many calories per gram does fat provide?
- 9 calories
- What type of fat is considered heart-healthy?
- Unsaturated fat
- What are amino acids that the body cannot synthesize?
- Essential amino acids
- What vitamin is produced by skin exposed to sunlight?
- Vitamin D
- What vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
- Vitamin K
- What B vitamin helps convert food to energy?
- Thiamine (B1)
- What does vitamin E do in the body?
- Acts as an antioxidant
- What is the role of folate (vitamin B9)?
- DNA synthesis and cell division
- What vitamin prevents scurvy?
- Vitamin C
- Which vitamin is often fortified in milk?
- Vitamin D
- What mineral is most essential for bone health?
- Calcium
- What mineral transports oxygen in blood?
- Iron
- What mineral helps regulate blood pressure?
- Sodium