Nutrition Vocabulary Review

Nutrition is the science of Food and how the body uses it in health and disease.

• True

• False

A Nutrient is...

• Substances that the body must get from FOOD because it cannot it cannot manufacture them at all or fast enough to meet our needs.

• What our body wants

• Are not necessary

• Something that we get from processed and fake food to stay healthy

We can view nutrients as Macro and Micro.

• True

• False

There are SEVEN nutrients that we need. Which one is missing: Protein, Fats, Water, Minerals, Vitamins, Carbohydrates, and _____________.

• Fiber

• Cholesterol

• Potassium

• Calcium

Which nutrients main function is to help our body grow, repair itself and fight diseases?

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

Which nutrient serves as our body's main energy source?

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

Sugar is also known as a....

• Complex Carbohydrate

• Simple Carbohydrate

Sweet Potatoes and Bananas are examples of...

• Complex Carbohydrates

• Simple Carbohydrates

Which nutrients main function is to supply the body with insulates, support and cushion organs?

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

Potassium is an example of which nutrient?

• Vitamins

• Minerals