Nutrition Review

Carbohydrates are

• the most preferred source of energy
• the slowest source of energy
• the building blocks of the body
• neither animal or vegetable

To have a healthy diet

• stay away from foods with fat
• avoid foods with carbohydrates
• eat a variety of foods
• never eat ice cream

How many calories does one gram of fat contain?

• 2
• 9
• 15
• 4

Fat provides energy for the body and it

• absorbs vitamins
• fights colds
• heals cuts
• builds muscle

It is important to eat enough calories every day so you can

• grow and have plenty of energy
• store extra calories in fat mass
• have more than you can use
• run faster and jump farther

How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?

• 3
• 6
• 8
• 4

The three macronutrients that provide the body with energy are

• calories, fat and vitamins

• carbohydrates, fat and protein

• calories, vitamins and minerals

• carbohydrates, vitamins and fat

Vitamins and minerals are needed for tasks in the body such as

• extending the elbow
• losing fat mass
• normal growth
• causing dehydration

How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?

• 4
• 12
• 8
• 9

The nutrient  found in food that builds muscle tissue is

• fat
• carbohydrate
• protein
• minerals