Nutrition Terms

The measure of the amount of energy on food is a

• fat content

• food weight

• calorie

• portion size

Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Minerals

The amount of calories you use each day is your body's

• metabolism

• burn factor

• energy level

• activity level

Which nutrient is a source of energy and the building block of the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Fats

An essential mineral that helps regulate the body's fluids, nerve impulses, and muscle function is

• sodium

• potassium

• iron

• magnesium

Standardized portions that allow you to compare the nutrient amounts in similar foods is

• amounts

• serving size

• portions

• container size

Dietary fiber, which helps with digestive system cleaning and health, is a carbohydrate that is the part of the plant that

• usually pulled away for cleaning

• not easily absorbed by the digestive system

• that is not very edible

• that rope is made from

A sweet carbohydrate which occurs naturally or is added to foods is called a

• additive

• candy

• minerals

• sugar

Which type of dietary fats are found mostly in processed foods and are most harmful to the body?

• saturated fats

• trans fats

• unsaturated fats

Proteins are made up of chains of

• food particles

• energy

• amino acids

• fibers