Unit 2 Nutrient Basics

The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?

• Nutrients

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?

• Grains
• Vegetables
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins

Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?

• Dairy
• Sodium
• Carbohydrates
• Protein

Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?

• Proteins
• Fats
• Minerals
• Nutrients

Salt is also known as....

• Sugar
• Sodium
• Lodium
• Rodium

Prepackaged, frozen and canned foods typically contain high amounts of...

• Saltium
• Fiber
• Salt
• Beef

Foods such as pop and candy contain no nutritional value. What are these types of foods known as?

• Empty Calories
• Full Calories
• Pro Calories
• Burned Calories

Which of the 6 key nutrients is missing... Carbs, Water, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins

• Protein
• Grains
• Fiber
• Vegetables

What role does fiber play in the body?

• It builds muscle
• It absorbs vitamins
• It improves cardiorespiratory endurance.
• It keeps a person feeling full longer, and it helps move food through the digestive system. 

Which food is the highest in unsaturated fat?

• Butter
• Olive Oil
• Cookies
• Steak