Macronutrients & Micronutrients

Using the term 'unhealthy food' is not specific enough, you should use?

• Foods high in fat, salt & sugar.

• Junk Food

When referring to 'healthy food' we use the term?

• Fruit & Vegetables

• Nutrient dense

BMR stands for?

• Basic metabolic rate

• Basal Metabolic rate

Nutrients that are required in large amounts, such as protein, carbohydrates and fats.

• Micronutrients

• Macronutrients

Nutrients that are required in small amounts, such as vitamins and minerals.

• Micronutrients

• Macronutrients

Foods that have particular nutrients added to them during processing.

• Processed foods

• Fortified foods

The function of this nutrient is to provide fuel for energy; particularly metabolism and growth.

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

This allows for the maintenance of high activity levels, provides opportunities to develop motor skills, and gives you energy to concentrate at school.

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

Breads, pasta, honey, fruit & vegetables are examples of?

• Fats

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

If a person consumes too much carbohydrates the excess energy is stored as adipose tissue (fat).

• True

• False