Nutrition Week 4

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  

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

• sugar
• calcium
• sodium

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

• appetite
• hunger
• craving

A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta

• Protein
• Water
• Fat
• Carbohydrates

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

• Fat
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Protein

_______________is used to build and repair muscle.

• carbohydrates

• fiber

• protein

• fat

calories

• provide energy

• growth and repair body cells

• A unit of measure for energy in food

Factors affect nutrient needs are...

• provide energy

• growth and repair body cells

• Age, Gender, Activity level, Climate and Health