Nutrition

Unsaturated fats come mostly from plants.

• True

• False

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Think of a stick of butter.

• True

• False

Which one is not a function of the fat nutrient?

• warmth

• protection

• store & transport vitamins and minerals

• keeps us hydrated

How much water should a 140 lb. person drink each day? (think half the body weight)

• 80 ounces

• 60 ounces

• 70 ounces

• 140 ounces

How are ingredients listed on a food label?

• greatest amount to least amount

• calories

• alphabetical

• water is always first

What type of cholesterol is good for your body?

• HDL (high density lipoproteins)

• LDL (low density lipoproteins)

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

• Monosaccharide

• Unsaturated fat

• Saturated fat

• Carbohydrate

Which of the following assist in digestion by keeping movement and bulk in the stool?

• Monosaccharides

• Fiber

• Lipids

• Amino Acids

True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?

• True

• False

How many calories are there in a gram of protein?

• 9

• 5

• 4

• 6