Intro to Nutrition
This is the largest food group serving in Canada's Food Guide.
What are Fruits and Vegetables.
Chicken, Pork, Fish, Eggs, Nuts and beans are all examples of this nutrient.
What are Proteins.
This vitamin helps the immune system against colds.
What is Vitamin C.
Drinking this can cause the body to lose water.
What is caffeine.
Which nutrient is most likely to affect sports performance.
What is Water.
This type of Carbohydrate can not be digested.
What is Fiber.
This is the main energy producing nutrient.
What are Carbohydrates.
This vitamin if important for strong bones. Name a food other than dairy products.
What is Vitamin D or Calcium. Foods - eggs, fish, broccoli.
List two signs of dehydration.
Headaches, Fatigue, Dry Mouth, Feeling Thirsty, Dark urine color.
This nutrient is important for muscle growth and repair.
What are Proteins.
This type of nutrient is mainly used during prolonged physical activity.
What are Fats.
These are the 3 types of fats.
What are Saturated, Unsaturated and Trans fats.
This Vitamin helps us to see in the dark.
What is Vitamin A.
This is how many glasses of water students should drink in a day.
What are 6-8 glasses of water.
Before using supplements one should consult this person first.
Who is your Doctor.
The balance between calories you take in from food and the calories your body uses through activity.
The Energy Balance Equation.
This type of Carbohydrate is better for long lasting energy.
What are Complex Carbs.
What process does Fiber help in the human body?
What is Digestion.
this is what we need to replace in our body along with water, after sweating during physical activity.
What are Electrolytes.
This is a rating to describe how rich the type of carbohydrate is.
What is Glycaemic Index (GI).
Name the 6 main nutrients the human body requires.
What are Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals and water.
What are the 2 types of Cholesterol and which one is better for you?
What is HDL and LDL. HDL is the healthier protein against diseases.
This fruit is high in Potassium that keeps you healthy.
What are Banana's.
Sports Drinks contain this to help with water absorption.
What is Sodium.
A high Carbohydrate meal about this length of time prior to performance is optimum.
Three to Four hours prior to exercise.