The Basic Principles of Nutrition/Good Nutrition

What do nutrients do?

• help maintain body temperature

• keep out unwanted pathogens

• aid in body's growth and maintenance

• provide fat to the body

What is hunger?

• the desire to eat

• the absence of nutrients in the body

• the carving of food

• the physical need to eat

What is appetite?

• the absence of nutrients in the body

• the physical need to eat

• the craving of food

• the desire to eat

How many elements of nutrition are there?

• 5

• 9

• 6

• 7

What are the building blocks of protein called?

• amino acids

• lipoproteins

• carbon chains

• amino chains

Which of the following foods is highest in protein?

• popcorn

• sweet potato

• cereal

• black beans

Which two nutrients give the body most of it's energy?

• carbohydrates and protein

• carbohydrates and fat

• sugar and fat

• vitamins and minerals

Carbohydrates usually contain which substance that cannot be broken down by the body?

• protein

• starch

• amino acids

• fiber

Which of the following fats is considered healthy?

• lard

• butter

• saturated

• unsaturated

Which of the following is considered a saturated fat?

• vegetable oil

• butter

• olive oil

• salt