Nutrients in Food High School

Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water
• Minerals

Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?

• Unsaturated Fat
• Trans Fat
• Saturated 
• Carbs

You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore! which nutrient should you be trying to get to repair your muscles?

• carbohydrates
• fat
• water
• protein

What does saturated fat do?

• Help with digestion of food.
• Provide quick bursts of energy.
• Provides us with essential nutrients.
• Raise cholesterol.

How does calcium help our body?

• Builds muscle
• Helps eyesight
• Develops red blood cells
• Builds strong bones

Examples of complex carbohydrates include:

• Soda, energy drinks, juice
• Whole wheat bread, vegetables, rice
• Lean chicken, fish, peanut butter
• Simple carbohydrates like sugar

Which nutrient are elements that your body needs to work properly?  

• fats
• carbohydrates
• minerals
• protein

Which foods contain calcium?

• Dairy

• Grains

• Fruits

• Vegetables

Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?

• rice
• bread
• fruit 
• fish

Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?

• carbohydrates
• proteins
• fats
• water

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