Nutrition Chapter Review

Which nutrient supplies the body with energy and keeps the skin healthy?

• Fats

• Proteins

• Minerals

• Water

What are substances in foods that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy?

• Colon

• Calories

• Cholesterol

• Nutrients

Having too much of which of these in your diet can lead to high cholesterol?

• Sugar

• Salt

• Saturated Fat

• Fiber

Which nutrient is used to rebuild and repair body cells and tissues?

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

What is the unit of measure that measures the amount of energy that is available in foods?

• Calorie

• Fat

• Carbs

• Food

How many ounces of protein should we be eating per day?

• 1-3 oz.

• 5-7 oz.

• 9-10 oz.

• 100 oz.

Select all ways that will help make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need.

• Avoid skipping meals

• Aim to achieve balance over time

• Watch portion sizes

• Eat nutrient dense foods

Where are solid wastes stored?

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Pancreas

• Colon

What is long muscular tube that takes food from the mouth to the stomach?

• Trachea

• Small Intestine

• Uvula

• Esophagus

Where is liquid waste stored?

• Bladder

• Large Intestine

• Kidneys

• Urethra