Ch. 2 Building Blocks

Multiple Choice

What is the measure of the energy value of food called?

• Calorie

• Gram

• Nutrient

• Protein

Multiple Choice

What are the six classes of nutrients you need to stay healthy?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Vitamins

Multiple Choice

What are the three main types of macronutrients?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Fiber

Multiple Choice

What are micronutrients and why are they important for our health?

• They provide energy

• They are needed in large amounts

• They do not provide energy

• They are only found in pills

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics of water as mentioned in the image?

• Provides energy

• Needed in small amounts

• Is a macronutrient

• Is neither a macronutrient nor a micronutrient

Multiple Choice

What are some natural sources of starch?

• Breads

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Dairy

Multiple Choice

Where does starches start being digested in the GI tract?

• mouth

• stomach

• small intestine

• large intestines

Multiple Choice

What are some other names for sugar?

• Brown sugar

• Dextrose

• Honey

• Glucose

Multiple Choice

What is fiber and why is it important for human health?

• It is a type of protein

• It is the part of plants that humans can’t digest

• It is a type of carbohydrate

• It is a vitamin

Multiple Choice

What are the main functions of fat in our diet?

• Adds flavor to foods

• Richest source of energy

• Helps satisfy hunger

• Occurs naturally in meat, eggs, milk, nuts, seeds, and oils

Multiple Choice

What are the health risks associated with consuming trans fat?

• Increased risk of heart disease

• Weight gain

• Improved cholesterol levels

• Reduced inflammation

Open Ended

Name at least three things macronutrients do for your body.

Open Ended

List food sources for each type of macronutrient.

Open Ended

What are some ways you could improve your macronutrient intake?

Open Ended

Describe something in this lesson that surprised you.

Open Ended

Self Reflect: What is something you did well during this unit?

Open Ended

How was your first week? Tell me what the best part of your week was and the worst part. (Complete Sentences)

Open Ended

Self Reflect: What is something you wish you would have done differently and would like to improve moving forward?

Multiple Choice

What are some rich sources of Potassium?

• Milk products

• Fruits and vegetables

• Red meat

• Seafood

Multiple Choice

Which region is mentioned as not getting enough sunlight to produce vitamin D during certain months?

• North of Boston

• South of Boston

• Near the Equator

• West Coast

Multiple Choice

What are some ways to reduce the risk of heart disease?

• Exercise regularly

• Eat unhealthy foods

• Smoke cigarettes

• Check your blood pressure

Multiple Choice

What are the top three sources of sodium in the US diet?

• Pizza

• Bread and Rolls

• Cold cuts and cured meats

• Savory snacks

Multiple Choice

What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin C for females aged 14-18?

• 45 mg/d

• 60 mg/d

• 75 mg/d

• 30 mg/d

Open Ended

Name three ways that water helps you function.

Open Ended

How can you get more water in your diet other than by drinking water?

Open Ended

How many milligrams of vitamin C does a 17-year-old boy need each day? Where did you find this information?

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident