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Water makes up over half of the human body weight.

Simple sugars are a type of carbohydrate that provide quick energy.

Zinc is not an essential mineral.

The dairy group is a rich source of calcium and helps with bone and tooth formation.

Fats provide twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates.

Nutrition activities for young children should be fun, interactive, and safe.

Children can safely be given adult doses of fat-soluble vitamins.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium.

This is the technical term for aging.  It is defined as: “Age-related decline in physiological or behavioral function in adult organisms.”  One word.

______________ is the lack of movement and activity that has in part led to increased obesity rates. One word.