Nutrition

What is nutrition?

• It is the foods and liquids we need to function properly.

• It is the foods we eat, but not the liquids that are needed to function properly.

• It is foods with carbohydrates and fats.

What are calories?

• They are energy from vitamins and minerals.

• They are energy provided by fats.

• They are units of energy.

Which of the following give us energy?

• water, vitamins, minerals

• carbohydrates, proteins, fats

• carbohydrates, vitamins, water

What do vitamins, minerals, and water do for us?

• They are nutrients that help us grow and repair our body.

• They are nutrients that provide energy and are needed everyday.

• They are nutrients found only in fruits.

How many total calories are 2 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fat?

• 26 calories

• 103 calories

Which group of foods represents complex sugars?

• noodles, bread, potatoes

• donuts, cookies, candy

What is the main purpose of vitamins and minerals?

• they help prevent disease

• they provide us with many calories

• they keep us hydrated

What nutrient is a healthy source of energy?

• carbohydrates

• fats

• water

What nutrient provides insulation, healthy hair and nails, and protects our internal organs?

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

• minerals

What nutrient is the only one we are unable to survive without?

• fats

• vitamins & minerals

• water

• proteins

• carbohydrates