Nutrition Jeopardy

Macro-nutrients

100

What are the 3 macronutrients?

Carbohydrates, protein, fats

200

Name 2 benefits of eating enough carbohydrates

• Stable energy levels

• Improved concentration and focus

• Source of fiber 

• Source of important micronutrients (B vitamins, magnesium)

• Delicious!

300

Name 3 food sources of protein.

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, soy products

400

Name 2 benefits of eating enough dietary fat.

• Fat-soluble vitamin absorption

• Hormone production

• Thermoregulation

• Building blocks of brain structure

• Energy production

• Maintaining cell membrane structure

500

What are the building blocks of protein called? (two word answer)

Amino acids

Physiology

100

Which organ in the body runs almost exclusively on glucose for fuel?

Brain.

200

Name 1 of the main organs responsible for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Kidneys, adrenal glands, brain.

300

Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying our blood stream?

• Liver

• Kidneys.

400

What are the 2 major sites of glycogen (stored glucose) in the body?

Liver and skeletal muscle.

500

Name 1 of the 2 organs that produce most of the digestive enzymes in the human body.

Pancreas, small intestine.

Minerals

100

T or F: chocolate is a great source of magnesium.

True! :) 

200

Name 2 rich food sources of iron.

Meat, beans/lentils, fortified cereals/breads

300

Name 1 reason why eating enough calcium is important.

Bone health

400

Name 2 rich food sources of potassium.

Potatoes, bananas, avocado, beans, beets, spinach, dairy, apricots.

500

Name 2 electrolytes.

Sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride, bicarbonate, phosphate.

Vitamins

100

Sunshine is the best source of this vitamin.

Vitamin D

200

This vitamin works together with calcium to support bone health. 

Vitamin D.

300

Eating iron-rich foods with this vitamin increases iron absorption.

Vitamin C

400

Name 2 water-soluble vitamins.

B vitamins, Vitamin C

500

Name 2 fat-soluble vitamins. 

Vitamin A, D, E, K.

Deficiencies

100

Name 2 symptoms of poor carbohydrate intake.

Poor energy, depressed mood, difficulty concentrating, brain fog.

200

A deficiency in iron leads to this condition.

Anemia.

300

What condition does Vitamin C deficiency lead to?

Scurvy.

400

Rickets is caused by a deficiency in this vitamin.

Vitamin D.

500

A deficiency in Vitamin A can lead to what condition?

Night blindness