Nutrition Study Guide Health Test

What is a Calorie?

• A Calorie is a unit of energy.
• A Calorie is a type of fruit.
• A Calorie is a measurement of weight.
• A Calorie is a type of currency.

Name the 6 different nutrients and how many calories they have.

• Proteins: 2 calories per gram, Fats: 7 calories per gram, Vitamins: 0 calories, Minerals: 0 calories, Water: 0 calories
• Carbohydrates: 3 calories per gram, Proteins: 5 calories per gram, Fats: 8 calories per gram, Vitamins: 0 calories, Minerals: 0 calories
• Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram, Proteins: 4 calories per gram, Fats: 9 calories per gram, Vitamins: 1 calorie, Minerals: 1 calorie
• Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram, Proteins: 4 calories per gram, Fats: 9 calories per gram, Vitamins: 0 calories, Minerals: 0 calories, Water: 0 calories

How many calories a person needs depends on their what?

• favorite food, favorite movie, and favorite color
• zodiac sign, blood type, and birthstone
• age, gender, and activity level

• hair color, eye color, and shoe size

Give an example of foods that contain Carbohydrates

• Meat, Fish, Eggs
• Milk, Cheese, Yogurt
• Nuts, Seeds, Legumes
• Fruits, Vegetables, and Grains

Give examples of foods that contain Protiens

• Pizza
• Meat and Dairy

• Ice cream
• French fries

Give an example of food that contains Healthy Fats

• Ice cream
• Vegetables, Oil, Fish, Avocado, and Nuts

• French fries
• Butter

This nutrient is your body's preferred source of energy.

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• Vitamins

This nutrient is what your body uses to build muscle and repair tissue.

• Protein
• Calcium
• Vitamin C
• Carbohydrates

What is metabolism?

• Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.
• Metabolism is the process of converting emotions into energy
• Metabolism is the process of converting light into energy
• Metabolism is the process of converting sound into energy

Your metabolism can be compared to what?

• a toaster
• a washing machine
• a fireplace

• a car engine