nutrition review

bodies building block

• carbohydrates

• protein

• fats

• minerals

key energy source for fueling body & maintaining healthy blood sugar levels

• water

• minerals

• fats

• carbohydrates

absorb key vitamins and minerals

• vitamins

• minerals

• fats

• protein

key role in bone, vision, blood, immune health

• vitamins

• minerals

• carbohydrates

• water

Which food contains carbohydrates?

• Fish
• Pasta
• Egg
• Carrot

What are vitamins and minerals?

• Part of our food, give us energy

• activators

• inhibitors

• enzymes

Water provides many essential functions in the body.

• True

• False

Which best describes the nutrients that are sources of energy for the body?

• fats and proteins
• fats and carbohydrates
• water and carbohydrates

Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?

• Grains
• Vegetables
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins

Avery, Arjun, and Sophia are planning a short hike. They need to choose a snack that will provide them with short term energy. Which of the following would be the best choice?

• A snack bar rich in carbohydrates

• A snack bar that stores genetic information

• A snack bar for long term energy

• A snack bar that builds antibodies, enzymes, and muscle fibers