Ch. 6.1 Nutrition

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

• Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
• Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
• Vitamins, minerals, fiber
• Protein, water, carbohydrates

Which nutrient gives you energy?

• calcium
• fiber
• carbohydrates

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

• Fat
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Protein

Water is extremely important to your health because it

• makes us sweat
• gives us energy
• is vital in all of the bodies major functions
• is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen

Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• All of the above

Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?

• rice
• bread
• fruit 
• fish

Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?

• Protein

• Sugar

• Potassium

• Calcium

How does calcium help our body?

• Builds muscle
• Helps eyesight
• Develops red blood cells
• Strong bones

To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.

• True
• False

Practicing good nutrition means that you can eat one type of food every day as long as the food is healthy.

• True
• False