Macronutrients
Which nutrient group is the body's main energy source and includes simple and complex types?
What is carbohydrates?
Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
What is Vitamin C?
Why do infants have high nutrient and energy needs?
What is Infants grow rapidly and need all nutrients from breast milk or formula?
Which disorder involves repeatedly consuming large amounts of food (without purging)?
Binge eating disorder
Name one social or emotional reason why people eat that is not related to hunger.
Emotions, memories, social reasons, traditions.
What are the building blocks of proteins?
What is Amino Acids ?
Which vitamin is important for skin health and vision?
What is Vitamin A?
What is important for preschoolers’ nutrition (name one key focus)?
Prioritize iron-rich, nutrient-dense foods to support rapid growth.
(Dumbed down answer: Make sure you eat foods that have lots of iron and good nutrients to help your body grow.)
Eat foods that give you energy and help you stay healthy while you grow.
Choose foods with vitamins and minerals so your body gets what it needs.
Pick healthy foods that help your muscles and bones get stronger.
Eat a balanced diet so you stay healthy during growth.
Choose foods that help your body build strong blood and stay active.
Which disorder involves binge eating followed by purging to avoid weight gain?
Bulimia Nervosa
How can time availability influence food choices? Provide a realistic example.
Limited time often leads to choosing convenience or ready-made foods (example: grab-and-go meals).
Which nutrient stores energy, protects organs, and comes in different types?
What is Fats?
Which class of vitamins dissolves in water and is not stored for long in the body?
What is Water-soluble vitamins (B and C) ?
What should elementary-aged children eat to support growth and long-term habits?
Nutrient-dense foods to support steady growth and long-term eating habits (balanced meals with fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy).
Which eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation due to a distorted body image?
Anorexia Nervosa
Explain how cost, accessibility, and education can influence someone’s food choices.
Lower cost and limited access can reduce healthy choices; higher education can increase knowledge of nutrition and healthier choices.
Which nutrient deficiency causes kwashiorkor, commonly seen with inadequate intake of this macronutrient?
What is Protein deficiency (Kwashiorkor) ?
Name the fat-soluble vitamins.
What is: Vitamins A, D, E, and K ?
Why do teens need extra calcium and iron?
Growth spurts increase energy needs and risk of nutrient deficiencies; calcium and iron needs rise.
List three common health problems that can be caused or worsened by poor diet (examples from the unit).
Food allergies, diabetes, high blood pressure (also obesity-related conditions, nutrient-deficiency diseases like rickets or pellagra)
Describe two ways culture can influence what and how people eat.
Cultural dietary beliefs, traditional meals at social events, religious food rules, or food availability by region.
Explain the difference between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates in terms of how they affect energy levels.
What is: Simple carbohydrates (sugars) give quick energy and often spike blood sugar; complex carbohydrates (starches, fiber) digest more slowly and provide longer-lasting energy?
Describe two roles minerals play in the body (give specific examples such as calcium, iron).
What is Minerals help control body reactions and support structures: calcium for bones/teeth, iron for blood/oxygen transport (other valid examples: potassium for fluid balance, iodine for thyroid).
Give two reasons a pregnant woman needs increased nutritional intake and name one nutrient especially important during pregnancy.
To nourish the fetus and support maternal health; increased needs for protein, folate (prevents neural-tube defects), calcium, and iron (to support blood volume).
Describe the health effects commonly associated with being underweight and the social/health consequences of being overweight.
Underweight effects: fatigue, feeling cold, more infections, nutrient deficiencies; Overweight effects: increased risk of chronic diseases, social challenges, difficulty with physical activity.
Which statement best explains how appearance (packaging, color, lighting) can shape food purchases? Provide a classroom example.
Visual cues and attractive packaging increase appeal and can influence purchases (example: colorful produce displays or bright packaging leading shoppers to choose that item).