Six Essential Nutrients
What nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What are the five food groups represented in MyPlate?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy
True or False: Your body needs carbohydrates.
True
What is the best everyday beverage for hydration?
Water
A student wants to add more fruit to breakfast. Name one fruit they could choose.
Any fruit, such as an apple, banana, or orange.
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles and body tissues?
Protein
Rice, bread, and pasta belong to which food group?
Grains
True or False: All fats are unhealthy.
False
Name two ways water helps the human body.
Regulates body temperature, transports nutrients, supports digestion, and helps remove waste.
A student wants to build muscle and repair body tissues. Which nutrient should they learn about?
Protein
Name the six essential nutrients.
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Which food group includes chicken, fish, eggs, and beans?
Protein
True or False: Protein can only be found in meat.
False. Protein is also found in beans, nuts, eggs, dairy, and other foods.
What are two signs that someone may not be getting enough fluids?
Thirst and dark-colored urine.
A student regularly skips breakfast and feels hungry and distracted during first period. What is one change they could make?
Try eating a balanced breakfast that provides energy and a variety of nutrients.
Which nutrient helps the body absorb certain vitamins and supports cell function?
Fats
Why is it important to include foods from different food groups in your meals?
Different food groups provide different nutrients needed for overall health.
True or False: Drinking more water is always the only thing you need to stay healthy.
False. Hydration is important, but health also depends on many other factors.
Why is hydration especially important when participating in physical activity?
The body loses water through sweat, and hydration helps regulate body temperature and maintain normal body functions.
A student compares two cereal boxes. One has more added sugar and less fiber than the other. What information should they consider when choosing between them?
Serving size, added sugars, fiber, and the overall nutrition label.
A student eats a variety of fruits and vegetables to support their immune system and other body functions. Which nutrient group plays an important role in this process?
Vitamins
A student eats chicken, rice, and broccoli for lunch. Identify three food groups represented in this meal.
Protein, grains, and vegetables.
True or False: If a food package says "low fat," it automatically means the food is nutritious.
False. You should consider the entire nutrition label and the food's overall nutritional value.
Why might eating watermelon, cucumbers, and oranges contribute to hydration?
They contain a high amount of water.
Your group is responsible for creating a balanced lunch. It includes a turkey sandwich, chips, and soda. What three changes could you make to add more variety and nutritional value?
Add fruit, include vegetables, and choose water instead of soda. Other reasonable answers are acceptable.