Nutrition

The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called

• grams
• calories
• ounces
• pounds

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

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Calories
• Vitamins 

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

• carbohydrates
• vitamins
• water
• minerals

Which nutrients helps to build and maintain muscle?

• Carbohydrates
• Minerals
• Protein
• Fat

What percentage of our daily calories need to come from carbohydrates?

• 60%
• 30%
• 10%
• None

Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?

• Fiber
• Calcium
• Zinc
• Vitamin B

CAN SELECT MULTIPLE ANSWERS:

Which of these nutrients is not an energy-providing nutrient?

• Water

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

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

• Unsaturated Fat
• Trans Fat
• Saturated 
• Carbs

What percentage of your body needs to be water to consider yourself "hydrated"?

• 67%

• 53%

• 92%

• 80%

Which nutrient is our body's most VITAL nutrient?

• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins
• Water
• Fats