6th - Nutrition

How many food groups are included in the MyPlate system?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What are the three Macronutrients?

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins

• Vitamins, Minerals, Fats

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

• Protein, Fat, Minerals

What are the three Micronutrients?

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins

• Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

• Protein, Fat, Minerals

What are nutrients?

• Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy

• Starches and sugars found in food

• The nutrient group used to build and repair cells

• The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy

Which of the following defines FAT?

• Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy

• Starches and sugars found in food

• The nutrient group used to build and repair cells

• The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy

Which of the following defines PROTEIN?

• Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy

• Starches and sugars found in food

• The nutrient group used to build and repair cells

• The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy

Which of the following defines CARBOHYDRATE?

• Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy

• Starches and sugars found in food

• The nutrient group used to build and repair cells

• The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy

Which type of fat is known as the "bad" fat and dominantly comes from animal sources?

• Saturated

• Unsaturated

Which type of fat is known as the "good" fat and dominantly comes from plant sources and fish?

• Saturated

• Unsaturated

T/F: Simple carbohydrates consist of sugars found in fruits, milk, honey, and processed foods.

• True

• False