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 nutrient supplies the most calories per gram? 

• carbohydrates
• fats
• protein
• water

Identify the type of vitamin that is stored in the body. 

• fat soluble 
• water soluble 
• protein soluble 
• carbohydrate soluble 

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 

Predict which two food items most likely caused the student to become infected with the salmonella bacteria:
A student had toast and eggs with a banana for breakfast.  For lunch he had spaghetti with sauce and chocolate milk from the school cafeteria.  For dinner he had grilled chicken with rice and green beans. That night he became ill from a salmonella bacterial infection.

•  rice and eggs
• spaghetti and green beans
• chicken and toast
• eggs and chicken

What could the student from the previous question do to avoid a salmonella bacterial infection?

• throw out all of the food in the refrigerator 
• make sure all food is prepared safely and heated thoroughly 
• make sure the bread is not moldy before putting it in the toaster
• avoid food products that are grown, as they have higher levels of bacteria

The basic building block of a carbohydrate is a _____________ molecule. 

• sugar
• calcium
• sodium

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