Nutrition

1

100

Nutrients are broken up into how many categories?

6

200

Nutrients that help regulate body functions and fight infections are known as what?

Vitamins

300

Sugars and starches that are contained in food are known as what? These are you primary energy source.

Carbohydrates

400

Nutrients found in animal tissue and plant oils are known as what?

Fats

500

Nutrients that are the building blocks your body needs for growth are known as what?

Proteins

2

100

Sugar is which type of carbohydrate?

Simple Carbohydrate

200

Fats that are usually solid are room temperature are known as what? Meat and solid margarine are examples.

Saturated

300

Promotes healthy skin and normal vision and comes from dark green leaf vegetables. 

Vitamin A

400

Needed for healthy teeth, gums, and bones. It also helps heal wounds and fight infections. It comes from citrus fruits and other kinds of fruits. 

Vitamin C

500

Needed for a healthy nervous system and it comes from poultry, meat, fish, and eggs. 

Vitamin B

3

100

Promotes strong bones and teeth and the absorption of calcium. Comes from milk

Vitamin D

200

A disorder in which a person starves themselves or does not eat to stay slim is known as what?

Anorexia

300

A disorder in which a person eats a large amount of food and then vomits is known as what?

Bulimia

400

How many cups of fruit should you eat a day?

2 cups

500

Substances that are added to food to produce a desired effect are called what?

Food Additives

4

100

Food borne illnesses can be caused by letting food get too hot or by sitting out at room temperature for a long period of time.

True

200

Food allergies generally develop early in life but can be developed at any age.

True

300

If you have diabetes which food should you avoid?

Regular Soda, food high in sugar or anything with added sugar

400

Eggs are an example of what?

Protein

500

The waxy fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances is known as what?

Cholesterol 

5

100

People who eat lots of whole grains, fruit, vegetables, low fat dairy, fish and poultry have less what? 

Heart Disease

200

Which category is at the top of the food pyramid?

Fats and Oils

300

What food type is healthier? Fried, Grilled, or Broiled.

Broiled

400

Which food type is on the bottom of the food pyramid?

Vegetables

500

If you are going to play a big soccer game after school, which food type would be most beneficial for you to eat before the game?

Carbohydrates