Nutrients
A substance used by an organism to survive, grow and reproduce
What is a Nutrient?
9 Calories are found in 1 gram of this essential nutrient
What is Fat
Examples include Calcium, iron and zinc
What is minerals
Water contains ____ Calories/Energy
What is 0
The amount of a food you should eat at a time is known as
What is Serving Size
What are Micronutrients?
What is Carbohydrates
Citrus fruits are known for being high in this vitamin
What is Vitamin C
Water leaves the body as ___________ and Urine.
what is perspiration
The ingredient that is found most in food will be listed ______ on the ingredient label.
What is First?
Protein, carbohydrates and fats are all types of this
What is Macronutrients
This type of carbohydrates provides the body with a quick form of energy, usually contain glucose, fructose or ribose
what are Simple Carbohydrates
Substance needed for normal cell function, growth and development
What are Vitamins?
A reduction in the bodies water content leads to
what is Dehydration?
Daily nutritional value is based on a ______ Calorie Diet
What is 2,000
The amount of energy used per unit of time
What is Metabolic Rate
This nutrient is known for its ability to repair
What is Protein?
This vitamin comes from the sun
What is Vitamin D
Our body weight is made up of this percentage of water
What is 65%-75%
If the serving size of a food is 3 pieces and there are 11 servings in the package, how many pieces are there total in the package
what is 33 Pieces?
Calories needed to maintain your most basic body functions while at rest
what is Basal Metabolic Rate
All 3 nutrients (Protein, fat, carbs) need to come from the diet making them ________ Nutrients
What is essential?
This vitamin is mainly known for being found in meat products
What is Vitamin B
Name 4 ways the body can become Dehydrated
What is:
Lack of water intake
Dry Environment
Fever
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abuse or misuse of a Diuretic
If a food includes 2 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fat, how many calories would that add up to
What is 64