7th grade Nutrition

The purpose of carbohydrates is:

• to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
• to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
• to provide the body with energy.
• to help us get a good night's rest.

Which of the following statements describes portion control?

• Eating what restaurants typically serve us.
• Following the serving size on a food label.
• Eating only what you like so you don't waste calories.
• Choosing one food group for the day and only eating that.

Grains are a good source of...

• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Sugar
• Water

The food group that is highest in protein is...

• Milk

• Fruit and vegetables

• Meat

• Grain products

Water

• Gives us energy
• Helps body to absorb fat
• Carries nutrients around body
• Is not a nutrient

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Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water
• Minerals

How does calcium help our body?

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

Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?

• Unsaturated Fat
• Trans Fat
• Saturated 
• Carbs

Seafood is a type of protein.

• True
• False
• Maybe

Cereal is a type of a grain.

• True
• Maybe
• False