Basics of Nutrition Review

What are the 3 macronutrients?

• Vitamins, Carbohydrates, and Fats

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats

• Jogging, Stretching, and Swimming

• Vitamins and Minerals

What are the two micronutrients?

• Carbohydrates and Vitamins

• Jogging and Stretching

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Sugars and Proteins

Water is needed for everything the body does. What percentage is the body made up of?

• 20%

• 45%

• 5%

• 60%

The main role of carbohydrates is:

• Rebuild and Repair our cells, tissues, and organs.

• Provide our first source of energy in the form of blood sugar.

• Keep the body warm, help absorb vitamins, provide stored energy

• Help the body systems function and protect from illness

The MyPlate goal for grains is:

• Make half your grains whole

• Go Lean with Protein

• Vary Your Veggies

• Focus on Fruits

What is the main role of proteins in our nutrition?

• Rebuild and repair our cells, tissues, and organs

• Provide our first source of energy

• Keep the body warm, help absorb vitamins, source of stored energy

• Help the body systems function and protect from illness

The MyPlate tip for protein is:

• Make half of your grains whole

• Go Lean with Protein

• Vary your Veggies

• Focus on Fruits

What are the main roles of fats?

• Build and repair cells, tissues and organs

• Provide our first source of energy

• To keep body warm, help absorb vitamins, source of stored energy

• Help the body systems function, protect from illness

What is important to remember about fats?

• Choose UNsaturated fats

• Keep saturated fats low

• Avoid trans fats altogether

• All of these are important to remember

A nutrition label tells us:

• What nutrients the food/drink provides our body

• How much the food costs

• Where the food was made

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