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Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, wherewe bring news, trivia, fun
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facts, and more just for curiouskids like you.
Today we're talking about something super important for
your body, nutrients. There are two main types called
macronutrients and micronutrients.
Macronutrients are things your body needs in large amounts,
like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals you need in smaller
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amounts, but they're still very important.
Ready to test your knowledge andlearn some cool facts?
Let's start our macro and micronutrients trivia.
Here comes your first question. Which macronutrient is the main
source of energy for your body? Is it carbohydrates, protein or
fat The answer is carbohydrates.Carbohydrates give your body
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quick energy so you can run, play and think clearly.
Next question which food group is the best source of protein,
fruits, dairy or meat and. Beans the.
Answer is meat and beans. Foods like chicken, eggs, fish,
beans and nuts are all packed with protein which helps build
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your muscles. Here's another one.
True or false? Fats are always bad for you.
That's false. Your body needs healthy fats for
energy and to help absorb certain vitamins.
Foods like avocados, nuts and olive oil have good fats.
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Let's try a vitamin question. Which vitamin do you get from
sunlight? Is it vitamin A, vitamin C or
vitamin? D the.
Answer is vitamin D. Your skin makes vitamin D when
sunlight hits it. Vitamin D helps keep your bones
strong. Moving on, which mineral helps
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your red blood cells carry oxygen around your body?
Is it iron, calcium or potassium?
The answer is iron. Iron is found in foods like
spinach, red meat and beans. It helps your blood deliver
oxygen to all your cells. Here's a tricky one.
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Which vitamin helps your body heal cuts and wounds?
Is it vitamin C, vitamin K or vitamin E?
The answer is vitamin C Vitamin C helps your body repair itself
and is found in citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
Let's talk about calcium. What part of your body needs
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calcium the most? Is it your eyes, your bones, or
your? Hair the.
Answer is your bones. Calcium makes your bones and
teeth strong. You can get calcium from milk,
cheese, and leafy green vegetables.
Ready for another? Which macronutrient does your
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body use to build and repair tissues?
The answer is protein. Protein helps your body grow and
fix itself, especially after exercise or an injury.
Here's a question about water. Is water a macronutrient or a
micronutrient? Water is a macronutrient.
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Even though it doesn't give energy.
You need a lot of it every day to stay healthy.
Let's try this one. Which vitamin is important for
good eyesight, especially at night?
The answer is vitamin A vitamin A is found in carrots, sweet
potatoes and spinach. It helps you see in dim light.
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Now for a mineral question. Which mineral helps keep your
heartbeat steady and your muscles working properly?
Is it sodium, potassium, or magnesium?
The answer is potassium. Potassium is found in bananas,
potatoes, and yogurt. It helps your nerves and muscles
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work the right way. Next up, which vitamin helps
your body absorb calcium from food?
The answer is vitamin D Without vitamin D, your body can't use
the calcium you eat to build strong bones.
Try this one. Which mineral is important for
making your teeth and bones strong and is often added to
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drinking water? The answer is fluoride.
Fluoride helps prevent cavities and keeps your teeth healthy.
Let's go for a challenge. Which vitamin helps your body
fight infections and is found incitrus fruits and strawberries?
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The answer is vitamin C. It helps your immune system work
well and keeps you from getting sick as often.
Here's one about fats. Which type of fat is better for
you, unsaturated fat or saturated fat?
The answer is unsaturated fat. Unsaturated fats found in foods
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like nuts, seeds and fish are healthier for your heart than
saturated fats. Now a question about minerals.
Which mineral do you get from eating table salt and helps your
body balance fluids? The answer is sodium.
Sodium helps control the amount of water in your body and keeps
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your muscles and nerves working.Let's see if you know this.
Which vitamin is important for healthy skin and helps your body
turn food into energy? The answer is vitamin B,
especially B2 and B3. The B vitamins help your body
use energy from food and keep your skin healthy.
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Here's a quick one. What color are foods that are
usually high in beta carotene, which turns into vitamin A in
your body? The answer is orange.
Foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins are
orange because they contain betacarotene.
Now for a fun fact. Which macronutrient is stored in
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your muscles and liver as? Glycogen the.
Answer is carbohydrates. Your body saves extra
carbohydrates as glycogen to usefor energy later.
Here's a challenging one. Which vitamin must you get from
food because your body can't make it and it is found in meat,
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eggs, and dairy products? The answer is vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 is important for your nerves and blood and you
need to get it from animal foodsor special supplements.
Let's try this. Which mineral is found in milk,
cheese and yogurt and helps yourmuscles and nerves work?
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Properly the. Answer is calcium.
Calcium is not just for bones and teeth.
It also helps muscles move and nerves send messages.
Here's a question about healthy snacks.
Which macronutrient is found in nuts and seeds and helps you
feel full longer? The answer is fat.
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Healthy fats in nuts and seeds help you feel satisfied after
eating. Now for a hydration question
about how much of your body is made-up of water, 10 percent,
30% or 60%? The answer is about 60%.
Water is a huge part of your body and is needed for almost
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every function. Here's a question about
vitamins. Which vitamin helps your body
make red blood cells and is found in leafy green vegetables?
The answer is folate. Also called vitamin B9, Folate
helps your body make new cells, especially red blood cells.
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Let's go for another fun one. Which mineral is important for
strong teeth and is found in toothpaste?
The answer is fluoride. Fluoride is added to toothpaste
and some drinking water to protect your teeth.
Ready for a tricky question? Which vitamin helps your blood
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clot so you don't bleed too muchfrom A?
Cut the. Answer is vitamin K.
You get vitamin K from green vegetables like broccoli and
spinach. Here's a quick one.
Which macronutrient should you eat after exercising to help
your muscles recover? The answer is protein.
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Protein helps repair and build muscles after you've been
active. Let's try this.
Which mineral do bananas have a lot of and it helps prevent
muscle cramps? The answer is potassium.
Bananas are famous for having lots of potassium which helps
your muscles work properly. Now for question about vitamins,
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which vitamin helps your body use iron from?
Food the. Answer is vitamin C Vitamin C
helps your body absorb iron, especially from plant foods.
Here's another Which macronutrient is found in bread,
pasta and rice? The answer is carbohydrates.
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These foods are main sources of carbohydrates which give you
energy. Now a question about minerals.
Which mineral is needed for making hormones in your thyroid
gland and is found in iodized salt?
The answer is iodine. Iodine helps your thyroid gland
work properly and is added to table salt in many countries.
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Let's try a vitamin question. Which vitamin is important for
healthy gums and is found in oranges and strawberries?
The answer is vitamin C. It keeps your gums and skin
healthy and helps your body heal.
Here's a question about fat. Which type of fat is solid at
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room temperature like butter? The answer is saturated fat.
Saturated fats are usually solidat room temperature and are
found in foods like butter, cheese, and fatty meats.
Let's go for another Which mineral is important for making
hemoglobin in your blood which carries oxygen?
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The answer is iron. Hemoglobin uses iron to help
carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.
Here's a quick one. Which vitamin do you need for
healthy bones and teeth and is added to milk?
The answer is vitamin D. Many milks are fortified with
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vitamin D to help your body use calcium for strong bones.
Now for a challenging one. Which vitamin is found in animal
foods and is important for your brain and nerves, but is not
found in plants? The answer is vitamin B12.
It's only found in animal foods like meat, eggs and dairy.
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Let's do a question about healthy eating.
Which macronutrient should you try to get from whole grains
instead of sugary snacks? The answer is carbohydrates.
Whole grains like brown rice, oats, and whole wheat bread are
the healthiest sources of carbohydrates.
Here's a fun fact. Which mineral is often found in
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sports drinks and helps replace what you lose when you sweat?
The answer is electrolytes like sodium and potassium.
These minerals keep your body's fluids balanced.
Let's wrap up with a question about balance.
Why is it important to eat a variety of foods with different
nutrients? The answer is because no single
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food has all the nutrients your body needs.
Eating many different foods helps you get a balance of macro
nutrients and micronutrients forgood health.
And now it's time for our super challenge question.
Are you ready? Here it is.
Name 1 macronutrient and 1 micronutrient and give an
example food for each. There are lots of correct
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answers. For example, a macronutrient is
protein found in eggs. A micronutrient is iron found in
spinach. Great job if you got it.
That's all for today's macro andmicronutrients trivia on Kit
cast daily. Remember, eating a mix of
healthy foods gives your body what it needs to grow, play and
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