Nutrition 1

Why are nutrients important?

• provide energy

• helps you grow

• helps your body repair

• all of them

What nutrient is the #1 source of energy?

• proteins

• fats

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

What type of fat is the healthiest for your body?

• trans fats

• saturated fats

• unsaturated fats

• all of them

Define nutrient dense?

• High ratio of nutrients to calories.

• more calories to nutrients

• more fat instead of protein

• more protein instead of fat

What is causing the most problems in our diet?

• Too much fat consumption

• Too much protein consumption.

• Too much sugar consumption.

• None of it!

The American Heart Association wants you to have how much sugar a day?

• 50tsp.

• 6-9tsp.

• 80tsp.

• 10-15tsp.

What is the most important thing you should know about reading a label?

• the amount of calories

• the amount of sugar

• the amount of saturated fats

• the serving size

What are the two types of vitamins?

• Vit. D

• Fiber and Simple

• Water soluble and fat soluble

• Vit. C

What mineral is an electrolyte needed by the body to help with muscle contraction.

• Vitamin A

• potassium

• Vitamin D

• Iron

How much water do you need a day?

• 2 glasses

• 5 glasses

• 4 16oz glasses (64oz)

• 10 glasses