Nutrition

Which nutrient provides a lasting source of energy for your body and can be found in grains, fruits and pastas?

• carbohydrates
• water
• minerals

Which nutrient is a building block of your cells and can be found in meats and fish?

• protein
• carbohydrates
• water

Which nutrient is essential for life, makes up 2/3 of our body and helps with digestion and bloodflow?

• water
• vitamins
• fats

Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water
• Minerals

Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?

• Unsaturated Fat
• Trans Fat
• Saturated 
• Carbs

Which is not a source of protein?

• Cookies
• Eggs
• Nuts
• Lean meats 

The PRIMARY function of protein is

• to provide energy.
• to build and repair body tissues.
• to regulate body functions.
• to insulate and protect the body.

What nutrient keeps our bodies hydrated?

• Vitamins and Minerals
• Protein
• Water
• Carbohydrates

We need to have fat in our diets.

• True
• False

Which type of fats are the "bad fats"?

• All fats are bad.
• Saturated fats
• Unsaturated fats