Food and Nutrition

The process by which the body takes in and uses the substances that in needs to regulate body functions, promote growth, and obtain energy.

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

• Metabolism

• Eating

Which of the following is true about most fastfood?

• They are low in nutreint density

• They are low in vitamins and minerals

• They are high in fat and calories

• all of the above

What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?

• To know the food label

• To keep from getting bored with diet

• To provide all the nutrients you need

• To help improve physical fitness

When you don't drink enough water, you can become:

• intoxicated

• rehydrated

• dehydrated

• underweight

Units for measuring the amount of energy contained in food.

• Metabolism

• Diet

• Calories

• Nutrition

About how many calories should a person your age have each day?

• 1000

• 1500

• 2000

• 3000

What are the 6 Basic Nutrients

• Carbohydrates, Meat, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy

• Carbohydrates, Milk, Fruits, Vegetables, Water, Oils

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Vitamins

• Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Meat, Fibers, and Carbohydrates

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

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minearls

A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 

• Water

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fats