nutrition year 9

Which nutrient gives you energy?

• calcium
• fiber
• carbohydrates

How many glasses of water should you drink a day?

• 1
• 6-8

Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in?

• protein
• vegetables
• fruit
• dairy

What is the word for a substance in a food that is used by the body?

• source
• nutrient
• absorb

A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Calories
• Vitamins 

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

• Protein
• Water
• Fat
• Carbohydrates

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

• Fat
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Protein

The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Calories
• Protein

Which of the following is the best advice for eating a healthy diet?

• Obtain all of your protein from meat
• Drink lots of fruit juice
• Make half of the grains you eat whole grain
• Consume more solid fat than liquid fat

A small amount of fat in your diet is good for your body.

• True
• False