Nutrition

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

• grams
• calories
• ounces
• pounds

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

• metabolism
• nutrition
• saturation
• constipation

According to the MyPlate plan, what should make up the smallest portion of a teenager's diet?

• Grains
• Protein
• Vegetables
• Dairy

Which of the following is the best advice for eating a healthy diet?

• Obtain all of your protein from meat
• Drink lots of fruit juice
• Make half of the grains you eat whole grain
• Consume more solid fat than liquid fat

Is it possible for two meals that contain the same number of calories to have different amounts of energy?

• Yes
• No

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

• Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
• Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
• Vitamins, minerals, fiber
• Protein, water, carbohydrates

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

• 60 oz
• 100 oz
• 64 oz
• 24 oz

Fats should only make up_______ percent of your daily caloric intake

• 20-35
• 0-10
• 40-50
• 10-20

Proteins should make up _________ percent of your daily caloric intake.

• 10-35
• 20-40
• 50-60
• 15-25

Carbohydrates should make up________ percent of your daily caloric intake.

• 20-45
• 10-25
• 45-65
• 30-45