Intro to Nutrition

What is the primary fuel source for our body, particularly for our brain and during physical activity?

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

Which nutrient is composed of amino acids and is responsible for building new cells and tissues?

• Fats

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

Which nutrient is critical in building and maintaining healthy bone, muscles, and blood?

• Vitamins

• Proteins

• Minerals

• Fats

What are the 6 categories of nutrients?

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water

• Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Water, Minerals

• Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Water, Fiber

Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for our body during rest and low intensity exercise?

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Fats

• Proteins

What is the main role of proteins in the body?

• Supplying energy

• Building new cells and tissues

• Regulating body processes

• Assisting with fluid regulation

Which nutrient assists with releasing and using the energy in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?

• Minerals

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Proteins

What are chronic diseases that are influenced by nutrition?

• Obesity, Heart disease, Type 1 diabetes, Various cancers

• Obesity, Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, Various cancers

• Obesity, Stroke, Type 2 diabetes, Various cancers

• Obesity, Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, Skin cancer

Which nutrient is composed of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Minerals

• Vitamins

What is the science of how the foods you eat affect your body?

• Nutrition

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics