Nutrition Review

Substances found in food that the body needs for health, growth, maintenance, and repair.

• Electrolytes

• Nutrients

• Calories

• Enzymes

Which of the following is NOT a category of the MyPlate plan?

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Grains

• Sweets

Nutrient that supplies energy in the form of calories.

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Minerals

Nutrient that protects skeletal system from shock.

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

The digestive process begins in the:

• Stomach

• Mouth

• Esophagus

• Small Intestine

Where food is stored and further digested and prepared to move into the small intestine.

• Mouth

• Small Intestine

• Colon

• Stomach

Organ primarily responsible for metabolic processes?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Kidneys

• Bicarbonate Buffer System

Population where it is difficult to find good-quality, affordable fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

• Food Safety

• Food Choice

• Food Desert

• Grocery Store

Occur due to increased intake of refined foods, animal protein, and fats.

• Food Allergies

• Overnutrition

• Undernutrition

• Food Intolerance

Height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI) are examples of:

• Anthropometric Measurements

• Vital Signs

• Antiarrhythmic Measurements

• Estimated Measurements