Health and Nutrition

The part of grains and plant foods that your body doesn't digest is

• fiber

• protein

• vitamins

• minerals

True or False, you need water to help regulate your body temperature, remove waste and to protect joints from injury.

• True

• False

Why should you eat a healthy breakfast?

• Fuel to start my day

• Helps my mind work better

• Improves memory

• All of the above

True or False - Your body can function well if you only get 3 - 5 hours of sleep a night.

• True

• False

Your body needs sleep so that it can....

• Remember what you learn

• Muscles, skin and other parts of your body can heal

• Muscles bone and skin can grow

• fight off sickness

This nutrient provides energy and gives food flavor

• vitamin

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

True or False, there are two kinds of carbohydrates; starches and sugars

• True

• False

How many glasses of water does your body need in one day?

• 0 - 3

• 3 - 5

• 6 - 8

• 1,000

The purpose of carbohydrates is:

• to provide a layer of insulation for protection.

• to boost the immune system and fight off infection.

• to provide the body with energy.

• to help us get a good night's rest.

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Grains are a good source of...

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Sugar

• Water