Balanced Nutrition

What is the main role of carbohydrates in the body?

• Build and repair tissues

• Provide energy for daily activities

• Store vitamins

• Protect bones

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for repairing muscles and tissues?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Water

A student wants to improve their intake of vitamins A, D, E, and K. Which nutrient should they include in their meals to help the body absorb these vitamins effectively?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fat

• Fiber

Scenario: A construction worker, Javier, spends his 8-hour shift outdoors in 90-degree heat. He drinks 8 cups of water throughout the day. Which of the following best analyzes whether Javier's water intake is adequate, and why?

• Javier's water intake is adequate because 8 cups is the general daily recommendation.

• Javier's water intake may not be adequate because working in high heat increases fluid needs

• Javier is drinking too much water, which could lead to overhydration and low energy

• Javier’s water intake is irrelevant; only electrolyte drinks matter in hot conditions

Which of the following is a nutrient your body cannot make on its own and must get from food?

• Vitamins

• Oxygen

• Sunlight

• Carbon dioxide

Why are all three macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—important for overall health?

• They each serve unique roles and balance helps the body function best

• Carbohydrates and fats should be avoided, only protein is needed

• Fats and proteins are only for athletes

• They are all used for the same purpose

Which scenario best explains how simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates provide energy differently to the body?

• Both types of carbohydrates are digested at the same speed and provide energy immediately.

• A runner eats a candy bar for a quick energy boost (simple carbs) and oatmeal for longer-lasting energy during a race (complex carbs).

• Complex carbohydrates are always unhealthy, while simple carbohydrates are always healthy.

• Simple carbohydrates are stored as fat immediately, while complex carbohydrates cannot be used for energy.

Which of these is a primary source of simple carbohydrates?

• Whole Wheat Bread

• Apples

• Brown rice

• Lentils

When following a balanced diet, consuming a large excess of a healthy macronutrient, such as protein, can still be detrimental to the body. This is best explained by which principle?

• Moderation

• Variety

• Portion Control

• Hydration

What is the primary short-term consequence if a person does not eat enough carbohydrates?

• The body has no source of energy and may break down muscle

• The body builds extra muscle instead

• The body cannot absorb vitamins

• Nothing changes