Nutrition principles & Daily diet

Fats are not an essential nutrient for the body.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not considered a nutrient-dense food?

• lean protein

• eggs

• butter

• whole grains

Which of the following is the best healthy option?

• Eating vegetable protein

• Eating chicken at a fast food restaurant

• Eating a McDonald's salad

• Eating a low-fat doughnut

Which is not a food group?

• Meats & Beans (protein)

• fruits

• sugars

• vegetables

• grains

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Both of the above

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

• Having variety of food shows that the meal contans a variety of nutrients.

• Food that are the same are unhealthy.

• Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the body use carbohydrates for?

• Carbohydrates enable the tranport of essential nutrients in the body.

• Carbohydrates improve digestion.

• Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth.

• Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy.

Define the term 'balanced diet'.

• A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

The body turns sugar into what?

• Glucose

• Muscle

• Waste product

• Air

Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will

• lead to a risk of heart disease

• keep you healthy

• build strong bones and muscles

• help the immune system