Basic Nutrition
Protein
Nutrition
Carbohydrates
Nutrition Terminology
100

What are the 6 food groups?

Grains, protein, fruits, vegetables, fat and dairy

100

Name 2 different food groups that contain proteins. Bonus points if you name 3. 

Meat/fish, dairy

legumes

100

What are problems with consuming too much food.

  1. Gain Weight

  2. Increase in Cholesterol

  3. Increase in heart disease

100

Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?

Fruits

100

What does deficiency mean?

lack of a certain nutrient

200

The human body is made of__ % of water

70%

200

What are proteins mainly used for?

Growth and repair

200

What are carbohydrates used for? 

Primary energy source

200

What is a nutrient density?

Foods of high density nutrients that provides many nutrients per calorie.

300

3 facts about water in the body

Keep normal temperature

Lubricate and cushion joints

Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.

300

What happens to excess protein?

It turns into fat and is stored in the body.

300

Name a food group that contains simple carbs. 

Found in natural foods like fruit, vegetables and fiber also honey. 

300

What are simple carbs and give 1 example. 

Carbs that are easy used as an energy source, such as glucose, fructose or galactose.  

Ex include: white grains ( white bread, buns, wraps) white rice, pasta, some fruits, candy, chocolate, pop

300

What does an empty calorie food mean?

A food that is low in nutrition and highly processed.

400

What do calories measure in food?

Energy provided by the food 

400

Name 2 vegetarian food sources of protein. 

from nature

Soy, tofu, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, nut butter.

400

Natural sugars in fruits are considered added sugars

false
400

What is an essential nutrient? 

A nutrient the body does not make in sufficient quantities to satisfy their body's needs. 

Such as Vitamins C, B, Omega 3 Fatty acids

500

Which has more empty calories: ice cream or potato chips?

potato chips

500

What is a good source of Iron?

red meat

500
What two foods are complex carbs?

Starch and fiber

500

Non essential nutrients

Those who have healthy, well-nourished bodies can make them in sufficient quantities to satisfy their needs.

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