30.2 Food and Nutrition

Reading the food label can help you compare products, make healthier choices and provide valuable information to people with food allergies. 

• True
• False

Which nutrient contributes the most calories to this product?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins 

What percentage of your daily value of sodium does this product provide?

• 12%
• 3%   
• 11%
• 15%

Which of the 6 Basic Nutrients provide us with energy (calories)?

• Protein
  Water
  Carbohydrate
• Fat
  Vitamin
  Protein
• Protein
  Carbohydrate
  Vitamin
• Protein
  Carbohydrate
  Fat

Nutrients made by living things that assist in chemical reactions in the body.  They supply no energy.

• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Carbohydrate
• Protein

Which nutrient is required for the growth and repair of body tissues?

• Protein
• Fat
• Carbohydrate
• Water

Which nutrient is an excellent source of energy?

• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water
• Carbohydrate

Which nutrient is essential for ALL life processes.

• Water
• Vitamins
• Fat
• Carbohydrate

What is the unit used to measure energy content in food/drinks?

• Grams
• BMI
• Pounds
• Calories

Some risks of being overweight are...

• Anemia
• Heart Disease
• Trouble regulating body temperature
• Fasting