Nutrition 7th Grade Health

What is nutrition?

• The body's process of taking in food, using it for growth and energy.
• Substances in food that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.

What are nutrients?

• Substances in food that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.
• The body's process of taking in food, using it for growth and energy.

What is diet?

• The body's process of taking in food, using it for growth and energy.
• All the things you regularly eat and drink.
• Balancing how much and what foods you eat.

What is NOT one of the 6 major nutrients?

• Carbohydrates, Proteins
• Vitamins, Minerals
• Fats, water
• Fiber, calcium

What do Carbohydrates do?

• They provide energy
• They keep the body warm
• They help break down food

What do Proteins do?

• They repair body cells and tissues
• They provide energy
• They lead to weight gain
• They help break down food

_________ regulate body functions, helps body use other nutrients, and some help fight infection.

• Vitamins
• Water
• Minerals
• Fats

_________ strengthen muscles, bones, and teeth. They keep organs operating correctly.

• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Proteins
• Fiber

_________ are a great source of energy and also performs other functions. Leads to weight gain and protects vital organs.

• Fats
• Proteins
• Fibers
• Carbohydrates

________ helps break down food, carries nutrients, removes waste, and keeps your body at a comfortable temperature.

• Water
• Fiber
• Vegetables
• Fruit