Healthy Living - Nutrition

Nutrient that occurs naturally in rocks and soil; needed only in small amounts.

• fat

• protein

• mineral

• vitamin

Nutrient that is the body's main source of energy.

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

• water

The nutrient that is important for the growth and repair of body tissues.

• carobhydrate

• fat

• protein

• water

Food provides _______________________, which are substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissue, and obtain energy.

• Sugars

• Hydroponics

• Nutrients

• fluids

The amount of energy released from food is measured in units called __________________.

• watts

• power cells

• calories

• carbs

The first principal of a healthy diet is?

• focus on just one food

• take in lots of lean meat

• eat only green vegetables

• eat a wide variety of foods

Which is a vegetable source of protein?

• beans

• beef

• lean meat

• apples

Which of the following is not a nutrient?

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Vegetables
• Protein

Jerry wants to build up his muscles; which nutrient group should he increase in his diet?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• vitamins

If you don't eat enough fibre you may become

• dehydrated
• ill
• fat
• constipated