Foods I Unit 1.02 Choose My Plate and Nutrition

What are substances found in food that your body needs for survival, development, energy and growth? (Hint: There are 6 of them!)

• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins
• Proteins
• Nutrients

Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles, cells and tissues in the body?

• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Fats
• Minerals

Which nutrient is the main source of energy for our bodies?

• Water
• Grains
• Vitamins 
• Carbohydrates

Which nutrient helps fight infections in the body and strengthen the immune system?

• Protein
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Fats

Which nutrient helps cool the body down and remove liquid waste?

• Water
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Carbohydrates

Which nutrient insulates and cushions the body while also storing energy for the body to use?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water
• Protein

A calorie measures the amount of

• fat in a food
• energy in a food
• calories from fat
• daily allowance

Which of the following is not an essential nutrient?

• water
• vegetables
• protein
• fat

Which choice is NOT one of the essential nutrients?

• vitamins
• fruit
• carbohydrates
• minerals

Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....

• Fiber
• Protein
• Minerals
• Fat