Nutrition #1

Why are nutrients important?

• provide energy

• helps you grow

• helps your body repair

• all of them

What nutrient is the #1 source of energy?

• proteins

• fats

• carbohydrates

What type of fat is the healthiest for your body?

• trans fats

• saturated fats

• unsaturated fats

What is causing the most problems in our diet?

• Too much dairy consumption

• Too much protein consumption.

• Too much sugar consumption.

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

• Fat

• Minerals

• Protein

The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are

• Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose

• Fat, proteins, carbohydrates

• Vitamins, minerals, fiber

Proteins are found in...

• dried beans, peas, and nuts

• eggs

• meat, fish, and poultry

• All choices are correct

When you don't drink enough water you can become:

• silly
• hyper
• intoxicated 
• dehydrated 

WHAT ARE THE 6 Essential NUTRIENTS?

• Spaghetti, Meats, Syrup, Candy Corns, Candy, and Steak

• Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Carrots

• Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins

Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?

• rice
• bread
• fruit 
• fish