7th grade nutrition terms

A unit of energy provided by food

• nutrient

• calorie

• carb

• fat

This nutrient is the main source of energy (glucose) for the body

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

• iron

You should consume no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day

• true

• false

This is NOT a category on the Food Plate

• fat

• vegetables

• grains

• dairy

This nutrient helps to protect organs, absorb some vitamins, and provides energy

• carbohydrates

• nutrients

• fat

• calcium

These nutrients are necessary for strong bones, fluid balance, turning food into energy, and general healthy function of the body

• minerals

• calories

• carbohydrates

• protein

This nutrient provides energy AND calories to the body

• fat

• vitamin A

• iron

• magnesium

Fiber is healthy for the body. On a nutrition label, fiber is listed under

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

• calories

These types of fats are healthy for you

• saturated

• trans

• cholesterol

• unsaturated

Fat that builds up around the belly and internal organs is dangerous and is known as

• insulin

• gut fat

• visceral fat

• bad