Nutrition and Wellness

What is nutrition defined as?

• The state of good health with optimal body function

• All body processes relating to food including digestion, absorption, metabolism, circulation, and elimination

• The food and beverages we eat and drink

• Choosing foods that are needed by the body

What is wellness defined as?

• A state of good health with optimal body function

• The food and beverages we eat and drink

• All body processes relating to food

• Foods that taste good

What does diet refer to?

• The state of good health

• The food and beverages we eat and drink

• All body processes relating to food

• Choosing foods that taste good

What are carbohydrates commonly called?

• Fats

• Proteins

• Starches

• Vitamins

Which of the following is an example of a lipid?

• Bread

• Butter

• Beans

• Eggs

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

• Provide insulation

• Build and repair tissue

• Supply quick energy

• Flavor food

Which of the following foods is a source of carbohydrates?

• Fish

• Margarine

• Potatoes

• Cheese

Which of the following is an example of a vitamin?

• Calcium

• Vitamin C

• Zinc

• Potassium

What is the primary role of minerals in the body?

• Provide energy

• Regulate body fluids

• Build muscle tissue

• Produce hormones

Which nutrient is essential for the digestion of food and helps move waste material?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Water

• Proteins