Nutrition (Importance of Breakfast/Protein/Water/Sleep)

Poll

Do you eat breakfast every day?

• never

• sometimes

• always

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

Proteins

Nutrients that provide building blocks your body needs for growth.

- Fish, chicken, beef, eggs, milk, nuts, beans

Poll

Do you eat breakfast every day?

• never

• sometimes

• always

​PROTEIN

​THE BUIDING BLOCKS OF THE BODY

​FOUND IN ANIMAL PRODUCTS

​AND SOME IN NUTS AND BEANS

​BEST PROTEIN IS WHITE MEAT , FISH AND PORK.

​High Protein Foods

• CHICKEN

• PORK

• FISH

• ​EGGS

• ​NUTS

Multiple Choice

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

• grams

• calories

• ounces

• pounds

Multiple Choice

All adults need the same amount of food from the Protein Foods Group.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

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

• metabolism

• saturation

• nutrition

• constipation

Multiple Choice

Protein Foods can contribute to sodium intake.

• True

• False

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 food is a vegetarian choice in the Protein Foods Group?

• Hummus (made with chick peas)

• Sesame Seeds

• Peanut Butter

• Black bean veggie burgers

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a nutrient dense food?

• Yogurt

• Bread

• Candy

• Steak

Multiple Choice

Eat seafood in place of meat or poultry twice a week.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

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

• Fruits/Vegetables

• Meat

• Grains

• Dairy

​Protein Function

• Transport substances

• Speed reactions

• ​Provide structural support

• ​Control cell growth

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

​ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS

• unlike non - essential amino acids , ​essential amino acids can't be made by the body and have to be obtained from your diet.

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

​SUPPLEMENTATION

• HELP IMPROVE MOOD​

• BOOST EXERCISE PERFORMANCE

• ​PREVENT MUSCLE LOSS

• ​PROMOTE WEIGHT LOSS

Multiple Choice

Fats should make up what percentage of our diet?

• 0-10

• 10-20

• 20-35

• 30-40

Multiple Choice

Foods that provide building blocks for the body to grow are

• cookies, milk, bananas

• carrots, fish, apples

• chicken, beef, beans, fish

• ice cream, potato chips, pasta

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

Multiple Choice

The process of maintaining a steady state inside your body is called

• anemia

• dehydration

• homeostasis

• scurvy

Multiple Choice

Very heavy perspiring or severe diarrhea can result in a serious reduction in the body's water content known as

• Anemia

• dehydration

• homeostasis

• scurvy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a good way for a 16 year old to prevent dehydration?

• Drink lots of caffeinated liquids

• drink at least ten eight ounce cups of water a day

• Take a drink of water every 15 minutes of exercise

• Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables

Poll

How many energy drinks do you drink per week?

• 0

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 4+

Poll

How many hours of sleep do you get each night?

• 4-5 hours

• 6-7

• 7-8

• 8-10