Nutrition and Energy Balance

Water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals are:

• examples of fiber
• high in sugar
• the 6 important nutrients
• the 6 essential nutrients

Sources of energy that also perform other functions such as vitamin storage and body insulation.

• protein
• fats
• minerals
• water

Starches and sugars that provide the body with most of its energy.

• carbohydrates
• vitamins
• water
• protein

Which of the following are carbohydrates responsible for?

• carries vitamins in blood
• fight disease
• helps cells grow
• primary source of energy

According to MyPlate, vegetables and _______ should be the two biggest food groups?

• grains
• fruit
• spaghetti
• protein

The primary nutrient found in the grains food group

• minerals
• vitamins
• fats
• carbohydrates

The primary nutrient(s) found in green leafy vegetables

• vitamins and minerals

• carbohydrates

• protein

• fats

A mineral found in the dairy food group

• calcium
• milk
• saturated fat
• iron

The primary nutrient found in the fruit food group

• vitamins
• protein
• carbohydrates
• sugar

"% Daily Values" are used to show how one serving of food fits into a ______ calorie diet

• any
• 2,000
• 3,000
• 4,000