4th Grade Nutrition

What nutrient helps build muscle?

• Calcium

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fat

What nutrient gives us the most energy?

• Carbohydrates

• Fiber

• Fat

• Water

How much water should we drink each day?

• 2-3 cups

• 6-8 cups

• 1-4 cups

• 6-8 gallons

What does fiber do for your body?

• builds muscle

• repairs the heart

• keeps us hydrated

• helps with digestion

Fruits and vegetables make up half of plate in a healthy diet.

• True

• False

A good source of protein is...

• potatoes

• avocado

• almonds

• cookies

Water gives us energy.

• True

• False

What are the 7 essential nutrients?

• Carbohydrates, Fiber, Fat, Sugar, Water, Protein, and Salt

• Carbohydrates, Fat, Fiber, Protein, Minerals, Vitamins, and Water

• Water, Juice, Soda, and Milk

• Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Fiber, Minerals, Sugar, and Water

Some fat is required to keep us healthy.

• True

• False

What is an example of a mineral we need to be healthy?

• Iron

• Steel

• Magnets

• Sugar