Nutrition 101

Units of heat that measure the energy used in the body and the energy that foods supply to the body.

• Nutrients
• Carbohydrates
• Calories
• Fat

Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients.

• Calories
• Nutrients
• Salt
• Vitamins

Nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissue.

• Proteins
• Calories
• Sodium
• Carbohydrates

Considered the best meal of the day.

• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• McDonalds

The starches and sugars present in foods.

• Sodium
• Calories
• Carbohydrates
• Nutrients

A natural physical drive that protects you from starvation.

• Calories
• Hunger
• Nutrition
• Carbohydrates

True or False:  Your body burns calories while you sleep?

• True
• False

True or False:  The more you bring into your body, the more you must put out to burn off those calories.

• False
• True

True or False:  The food guide pyramid recommends you use fats, oils and sweets sparingly during the day.

• True
• False

True or False:  Its recommended you receive 60 minutes of exercise each day. 

• True
• False