Nutrition

Nutrition

Poll

Do you eat breakfast every day?

• never

• sometimes

• always

Video:

The importance of eating breakfast every day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ3XNgoa8U8

TED TALK:

https://www.ted.com/talks/sam_kass_want_kids_to_learn_well_feed_them_well?language=en

"Want kids to learn well? Feed them well"

Multiple Choice

The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called

• grams

• calories

• ounces

• pounds

Multiple Choice

The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called

• metabolism

• saturation

• nutrition

• constipation

Multiple Choice

What is the main role of carbohydrates?

• Protecting your nerves

• maintaining body temperature

• forming your cells

• supplying energy for your body's functions

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a nutrient dense food?

• Yogurt

• Bread

• Candy

• Steak

Multiple Choice

According to the new Food Guide what should make up the largest portion of a teenager's diet?

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Meat

• Grains

• Dairy

Multiple Choice

The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are

• Glucose, sucrose, lactose

• Vitamins, minerals, fiber

• Fats, proteins, carbohydrates

• Protein, water, carbohydrates

Multiple Choice

Fats should make up what percentage of our diet?

• 0-10

• 10-20

• 20-35

• 30-40

Multiple Choice

Proteins should make up what percentage of our diet?

• 0-10

• 10-20

• 20-35

• 40-50

Multiple Choice

Carbohydrates should make up what percentage of our diet?

• 0-10

• 10-20

• 20-35

• 45-65

Poll

How many glasses of water per day do you drink?

• 1-2

• 2-4

• 4-6

• 6-8

Multiple Choice

The MINIMUM recommended amount of water that should be consumed in a 24hr period is

• 2-3 glasses/day

• 4-6 glasses/day

• 6-8 glasses/day

• 1 glass/day

Multiple Choice

Water is extremely important to your health because it

• is vital in all of the bodies major functions

• makes us sweat

• gives us energy

• is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen

Video:

What would happen if you didn't drink water?

https://youtu.be/9iMGFqMmUFs

Poll

How many energy drinks do you drink per week?

• 0

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 4+

Effects of Energy Drinks

What would happen if you only drank energy drinks?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6epKIw7W5M

Poll

How many hours of sleep do you get each night?

• 4-5 hours

• 6-7

• 7-8

• 8-10

Video:

What would happen if we didn't sleep?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqONk48l5vY