Unit 5: Nutrition

Which of the following is a reason why the body needs nutrients?

• 1. To regulate body functions

• 1. Promote growth

• 2. Repair body tissues

• All of the answers are reasons why the body needs nutrients

What is the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy?

• 1. Break down mechanism

• 2. Metabolism

• 2. Synthesis

• 2. Excretion

Fiber helps to prevent constipation, can reduce colon cancer and heart disease.  In which of the following food(s) can fiber be fiber?

• 1. Whole-wheat breads

• 2. Beans

• 2. Fruits

• 2. All of the answers

A lack of ________________ can result in weak, brittle bones and teeth, and lead to osteoporosis.

• 1. Calcium

• 2. Magnesium

• 2. Sodium

• 2. Potassium

Adequate intake of all the nutrients can improve the health of your:

• 1. Healthy skin

• 2. Bones

• 2. Muscles

• 2. All of the answers

There are many things you can do to avoid chronic diseases or reduce risk.  Which of the following are in your control?

• 1. Hereditary and exercise

• 2. Diet and exercise

• 2. Age and ethnicity

• 2. Age and height

Being overweight or obese can lead to health problems such as:

• 1. Diabetes

• 1. Hypertension/high blood pressure

• 2. Heart disease

• 2. All of the answers

Which of the following are macronutrients?

• 1. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins

• 2. Grains, meats and fruits

• 2. Vegetables, nuts and dairy

• 2. Vitamins and minerals

The two categories of carbohydrates are:

• 1. Fiber and fat

• 2. Simple and complex

• 2. Simple and difficult

• 2. Sugar and fat

Which nutrient is important to help build and repair muscle tissue?

• 1. Protein

• 2. Carbs

• 1. Dairy

• 2. Sugar