Nutrition Review

What is not a reason that affects why people eat certain foods?

• Background/ Culture

• Nutrition/ Diet

• Cost/ Price

• Texture/ Taste

• All options are reasons

A nutrient is a chemical substance in food that helps

maintain the body & supplies you with ____________.

• bursting flavor

• yummy taste

• energy

• diverse texture

Vitamins, Minerals, Water, Protein, Carbohydrates, and Starch are the 6 Essential Nutrients.

• True

• False

_______________ are compounds found in food that help regulate your body's processes.

• Fats

• Water

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

__________ are found naturally in rocks and soil.

• Minerals

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

__________ builds and repairs muscle tissue, while transporting

oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

• Carbohydrate

• Fat

• Protein

• Vitamin

_____________ supplies energy, insulates, and supports organs.

• Fat

• Protein

• Mineral

• Water

Fats are also called lipids.

• True

• False

Fat soluble means it can be dissolved in water.

• True

• False

Examples of sources for Vitamin A include all except:

• Carrots

• Eggs

• Grains

• Cheese