7th Grade-Nutrition

The 6 essential nutrients include...

• Water, Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals

• Calories, Fats, Sugars, Vegetables, Carbohydrates, Water

• Vitamins, Water, Calories, Meats, Fruits, Minerals

• Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables, Proteins, Grains, Fats

True or False: Water is the nutrient that makes up most of our body weight.

• True

• False

Which of the following ARE benefits of water.

• Cools us off

• Removes Waste

• Lubricates joints

• Provides us with Calcium

What is the equation to figure out how much water you should consume daily?

• No equation; Drink as much as you want

• Weight divided by 2= Amount of water in ounces

• Weight X 2= Amount of water in ounces

• 60 ounces is the recommendation for every individual

If you are dehydrated your urine will be ________ in color and if you are hydrated your urine will be ________ in color.

• dark brown, light beige

• dark brown, pale yellow or clear

• light beige, dark brown

• pale yellow or clear, dark brown

Nutrient dense can be defined as:

• Foods that are high in calories

• Foods that are hard to chew

• Food that is very high in one or two nutrients

• Foods that have high amounts of nutrients per calorie

True or False: Broccoli, zucchini, and strawberries are considered nutrient dense.

• True

• False

What 3 nutrients are of public health concern because low intakes can lead to health risks?

• Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin K

• Calcium, Iron, Fiber

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Iron

• Fiber, Water, Minerals

Which food is the best source of Calcium?

• Steak

• Potato

• Yogurt

• Apple

What is the job of Fiber?

• It is important for digestion

• It gives us energy

• It is one of the 6 essential nutrients

• It is nutritious