An introduction to Nutrition

How many calories are in 1g of Fat?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 7

• 9

More calories consumed than used up results in:

• Weight gain

• Weight maintenance

• Weight loss

Fruit sugars

• Lactose

• Glucose

• Dextrose

• Fructose

Micronutrients

• Vitamins & Minerals

• Fats & Carbs

• Energy source

• Proteins, fats & Carbs

Calories in 1g of Carbohydrates

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What should you do to reduce body weight?

• Run more

• Eat less

• Create a caloric deficit

• Spray tan

• Wear black

What comes first in a product's list of ingredients?

• Listed alphabetically

• Random order

• Ingredient used in greatest amount

• Highest sugar content

What is a diuretic?

• Helps to preserve food

• Helps to sweeten food

• Promotes dehydration

• An energy source

Which macro nutrient's energy is broken down slowly?

• Simple carbohydrates

• Complex carbohydrates

• Amino acids

• Proteins

• Dextrose

Which type of fat becomes liquid at room temperature?

• Unsaturated

• Hydrogenated

• Trans

• Saturated