Nutrition Quiz Prep

The definition of nutrition is...

• the foods we eat and how they impact our body

• the way our bodies take in and use food

• the nutrients we need to be healthy

• what tastes good now

Carbohydrates are used:

• for blood clotting

• for muscle development

• to lower cholesterol levels

• for energy

Protein is important for your (circle all that apply):

• muscles

• organs

• glands

• bones

1 gram of Carbohydrates contains:

• 4 calories

• 6 calories

• 9 calories

• 12 calories

1 gram of Fats contains:

• 4 calories

• 6 calories

• 9 calories

• 12 calories

1 gram of Protein contains:

• 4 calories

• 6 calories

• 9 calories

• 12 calories

Vitamin D is known as the:

• Clotting Vitamin

• Immune System Vitamin

• Sunshine Vitamin

• Heart Vitamin

Vitamin K is known as the:

• Clotting Vitamin

• Sunshine Vitamin

• Immune System Vitamin

• Hemoglobin Vitamin

Iron is used for:

• bones and teeth

• immune system function

• regulating waste balance

• making hemoglobin for oxygen transport

Zinc is used for:

• bones and teeth

• heart activity

• immune system function and acne

• hemoglobin production and oxygen transport