Nutrition
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins, Water and Minerals
Protein
100

Nutrition is defined as... 

The study of diet.

100
Carbohydrates are the most important source of _______.

Energy

100
Saturated fats are ________ at room temp. (solid, liquid or gas).

Solid

100

Helps with bone growth, water balance, metabolism, and nerve and muscle function.

Minerals

100

Protiens are needed to help repair ___________.

Damaged tissue.

200

What are good sources to find information on nutrition? List 3

Websites that end in .gov, .org, or .edu.

Doctors

Nurses

Registered Dieticians

Health instructors

Health books

Nutritionalists



200

List the two types of carbohydrates. 

Simple and Complex

200

What are the healthiest sources of fat discussed in class? 



BONUS: List 3 places where they are found, that we discussed.

Unsaturated fats


Fish, nuts and vegetable oils.

200

Helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, horomone development, wound healing and nerve function.

Vitamins

200

What percentage of your calories should come from protein?

10-30%

300

Why is it called breakfast?

breaking the fast.

300

How much of your grains should consist of whole grains?

Half

300

Processed foods contain which kinds of fats?

(Saturated, unsaturated or trans fats)

trans fats

300
Water makes up what percentage of your body weight?

50-75%

300

Protein is found in what foods?

Meat, eggs, milk and other dairy products.

Dried beans and nuts.

400

List the 5 food groups

Dairy

Grains

Protein

Fruits

Vegetables

400

List 3 types of simple carbohydrates and what types of food they are found in.

glucose, fructose and sucrose.

Found in fruit drinks, candy, cakes, and cookies.

400

Too much saturated fats can cause ______ and ______.

Heart disease and cancer

400

List 2 common minerals

Zinc

Sodium

Potassium

Iron

Calcium

400

One gram of protein equals how many calories?

four 

500

List the six nutrients

Fats

Carbohydrates

Protiens

Vitamins 

Minerals

Water

500

________ comes from carbohydrates that the body cannot digest. 

Fiber

500

The body needs a certain amount of fat to: (List 4 things from your notes).

Protect against cold.

Provide energy for muscles.

Provide a layer of padding between skin and muscles.

Protect internal organs.

500

Vitamins are found in which food group?

All of them

500

Daily DOUBLE: What 3 things should be included in your breakfast to make it nutritious?

Fruit

Protien

Whole grains

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