Nutrition and Personal Health

(a)   is the study of nutrients and how the body uses them.

The amount of nutrients someone needs depends on which of the following factors?

• Age

• Gender

• General health

• Level of activity

(a)   calories have little to no nutritional value.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good nutrition?

• Sharpen the mind

• Decrease concentration

• Better academic performance

• Decrease risk of illness

(a)   is the body's need for food. It will feel weak and tired without it.

The Dietary Guidelines cannot be tailored and adapted to meet personal, cultural, and traditional preferences.

• True

• False

At least half of your grains should be (a)   grains.

Cut back on foods high in saturated (a)   , added sugars, and salt.

What are the six essential nutrients?

What nutrient is the body's main source of energy?

• Water

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Protein