Nutrition

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

• carbohydrates
• vitamins
• water
• minerals

Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?

• vitamins
• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates

Which of the following is true about most fast foods? 

• they are low in nutrient density 
• they are high in fat and calories 
• they are low in vitamins and minerals 
• all of the above  

What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 

• to learn the food label
• to provide all the nutrients you need 
• to keep from getting bored with your diet 
• to help improve physical fitness 

An athlete is preparing to run a marathon (26.2 miles), decide which of the following meals she should eat the night before to provide the most energy for the race?

• eat a steak and drink a coffee
• load up on candy bars and chips
• eat pasta and drink water
• eat a bowl of cereal and drink an energy drink

Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?

• sodium weakens bones and teeth
• sodium can lead to high blood pressure
• sodium is linked to cancer
• sodium causes a person to be diabetic 

A student should have about how many glasses of water per day?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

If a student is looking at the ingredient list on a food label and water is listed first, she would know that________________________

• water weighs the most in the product
• water weighs the least in the product 
• the list is in no particular order  

Which of the following is the body’s physical response for the need of food? 

• appetite
• hunger
• craving

A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Calories
• Vitamins