Nutrition

The 6 essential nutrients are carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, water, and fiber.

True or False: Water is essential to every body function you have.

Food high in ________ fats raise cholesterol levels.

Water is the most important nutrient in the body.

The nutrient that has the most calories per gram

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

The body's main source of energy

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

Fiber is EASY to digest and HIGH in calories.

Fat provides energy as glucose.

The purpose of carbohydrates is:

Which of the following assist in digestion by keeping movement and bulk in the stool?

Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body for energy?

The energy provided by food is measured in units of mass called calories.

Of the 3 nutrients that provide energy, which should your diet consist of the most?

Fat has 4 calories per gram.

Carbohydrates should make up________ percent of your daily caloric intake.

Proteins should make up _________ percent of your daily caloric intake.

The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are

Which should you have the least of in your diet?

True or False - Sodium is needed in high amounts.

A can of soda pop would be considered an example of an "empty calorie."

Type 2 diabetes can develop because of lifestyle, where the person's body is unable to respond to glucose levels.

Bingeing and purging are characteristics of anorexia.

Obesity can be linked to

Fad diets are an example of an effective form of weight loss.

True or False - When reading a nutrition label, it is important to know the serving size.