Nutrients

Vocabulary Words

100

Tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest

Fiber

200

Waxy, fatlike substance found in the blood

cholesterol

300

Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes

vitamins

400

starches and sugars in food that provide most of the body's energy

carbohydrates

500

nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues

proteins

Misc.

100

Your body uses nutrients in many ways. Name two.

As an energy source

to heal, build, and repair tissue

to sustain growth

to transport oxygen to cells

to regulate body functions

200

True or False: Lactose is found in fruits

False. Fructose is found in fruits

300

True of False: Each gram of carbohydrate provides 9 calories

False. Each gram of carbohydrate provides 4 calories

400

Which nutrient is necessary for healthy bones?

a) fiber

b) calcium

c) thiamin

d) niacin

b) calcium

500

Which type of nutrient is NOT a source of energy? 

A) proteins

B) Carbohydrates

C) Water

D) Fats

C) Water

Carbohydrates

100

Complex carbohydrates, or starches, are long chains of sugars linked together. Name on common source of complex carbohydrates

grains, grain products such as bread or pasta, beans, and root vegetables such as potatoes

200

Name one food that is a good source of fiber.

Good sources of fiber includes fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and products made from whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes

300

What are the 3 types of carbohydrates? 

Simple, Complex, Fiber

400

How many grams of fiber are recommended in your diet? 

Teenage girls: 26 grams

Teenage boys: 38 grams

500

A good source of complex carbohydrates is: 

a) fruit

b) honey

c) beans

d) eggs

A) Fruit

Proteins

100

True or False: Protein provides energy to your cells and body the most quickly of all nutrients.

False: Carbohydrates provide quick energy, though protein is used as an energy source.

200

What are the recommended amounts of protein for teenagers daily?

Girls: 46 grams

Boys: 52 grams

300

Name 2 examples of plant based foods that are rich in protein

Grains, Nuts, Seeds, Legumes

400

Which is NOT an example of protein:
a) eggs

b) cashews

c) banana

d) soy milk

c) banana

500

Foods that contain all nine amino acids include

A) grains

B) nuts

C) seeds

D) meats

D) Meats

Fats/Water

100

FINAL JEOPARDY:

Each team may wager up to the amount of points they have earned for this one final question. Please write down the amount of points you wish to wager. 

Using your Chromebook to look up food labels, write a one day meal plan for a teenage girl that hits target goals for both fiber and protein. 

200

Essential fatty acids are important for: 

Brain development, Blood clotting, Controlling inflammation, Maintaining healthy skin and hair

300

Which type of fats may help lower your risk of heart disease? 

a) saturated fats

b) unsaturated fats

c) trans fats

d) cholesterol

b) unsaturated fats

400

What are three functions of water? 

- Moves food through the digestive system

- digests carbohydrates and protein

- aids chemical reactions in the body

- transports nutrients and removes waste

-stores and releases heat

-cools the body through perspiration

-cushions the eyes, brain, and spinal cord

-lubricates the joints

500

To estimate how much water you should drink each day, do what?

Divide your weight in pounds by 2. This number is how many ounces of water you should drink