nutrition

The number of calories in food is a measure of how much energy that food provides.

• True
• False

Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water
• Minerals

Which nutrients helps to build and maintain muscle?

• Carbohydrates
• Minerals
• Protein
• Fat

Which helps regulate the digestive system (move food through the body)?

• Fiber

• Calcium

• Zinc

• Vitamin B

Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?

• Unsaturated Fat
• Trans Fat
• Saturated 
• Carbs

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

• Protein
• Water
• Fat
• Carbohydrates

Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 

• Protein
• Fat
• Minerals
• Carbohydrates

The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Digestion
• Calories

The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.

• Fat
• Water
• Minerals
• Vitamin 

Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K

• Carbohydrates
• Metabolism
• Vitamins
• Digestion