Nutrition

What are nutrients?

• one of the food groups

• a type of diet

• a disease that you get from animals

• things in your food that your body needs for energy and growth

How does fiber help your body?

• It gives your body long lasting energy.

• It is unhealthy and should be avoided.

• It helps move wastes through your digestive system.

• It makes you hungry.

What are some foods that give the body protein?

• fish, meat, and nuts

• potatoes, bread, and crackers

• fruit and vegetables

• chips and candy

Which is NOT one of the five food groups?

• fruit

• grain

• drink

• protein

What is an effect of eating too much junk food?

• heart disease

• obesity

• all of the above

• diabetes

What kind of foods are not good to eat?

• vegetables

• junk food

• fruit

• proteins

What do we call the food you eat every day?

• diet

• lunch

• desserts

• snacks

What does a balanced diet include?

• meals and snacks made up of food foods from all five food groups

• lots of sugary desserts

• unlimited junk food

• food from just protein and grain groups

What is an example of a healthy snack?

• salty, buttered popcorn

• grapes

• sugary drinks

• oily chips

What is found on a food label?

• amount of sodium

• list of ingredients

• serving size

• all of the above