Nutrition

6 Nutrients

100

Which nutrient is the major source of energy?

Carbohydrates

200

Which nutrient is needed for growth, maintenance and repair of body tissues?

Protein

300

Which nutrient is concentrated sources of food energy?

Fat

400

Which nutrient is inorganic substances needed for building tissues and regulating body functions?

minerals

500

Which nutrient are organic substances needed in small amounts for normal growth and maintenance of good health?

Vitamins

MyPlate

100

What are the 5 MyPlate categories?

Dairy, Protein, Grains, Fruits and Vegetables

200

What fraction of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?

1/2

300

List food in the grains food group?

Bread, cereals, rice, pasta

400

List food in the protein category of MyPlate?

Meats, beans, nuts

500

List food in the dairy section of MyPlate

Cheese, milk, yogurt

Nutrition Across the Lifespan

100

What is a special dietary requirement for someone who is pregnant?

+500 calories, prenatal vitamins with Folic Acid 

200

What is the only source of nutrients infants under 6 months of age need?

Breastmilk or Formula

300

Which age group's nutritional needs includes larger proportions of nutrients to support their rapid growth? Most of people in this age group cannot eat enough at mealtimes, so they need snacks to supplement nutrients provided by meals?

PreSchoolers

400

Which age group's nutritional needs includes needs to support rapid growth and maintenance of strong, healthy bodies? They also need to be sure to supply enough energy to meet their high levels of activity?

Teens

500

Which age group's nutritional needs includes an increased need for calcium. They can also possibly need softer foods for people who have trouble chewing and they may have more sensitive stomachs.

Older Adults

Balancing Calorie + Energy Needs

100

What is food energy measured in?

Calories

200

The life-sustaining activities are collectively called __________________________ (the energy required when the body is at rest)?

Basal Metabolism

300

What raises energy needs above basal requirements?

Physical Activity

400

Most people gain weight because they consume more calories than they __________________________ ?

burn

500

What is considered at healthy BMI?

18.5 - 25

List a Food in the following groups...

100

Fruits

Bananas, apples, grapes, etc..

200

Vegetables

Celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, etc..

300

Proteins

Eggs, meats, nuts, etc..

400

Carbohydrates

Breads, cereals, pasta, etc..

500

Fats

Butter, oils, etc..