6th Grade Nutrition Review

What is nutrition?

The body's physical need for food.

• Appetite

• Hunger

What are five factors that have an influence on our food choices?

Which of the following are benefits of good nutrition?

• Stabilize energy

• Decrease concentration

• Increase risk of illness

• Better academic performance

• Even out mood

What are three consequences of poor nutrition?

Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower the risk of heart disease.

• True

• False

According to MyPlate, at least half of your grains should be _____ grains.

Examples of this type of grain include white bread, white rice, and white flour.

• Whole grains

• Refined grains

Proteins function as the _____ blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

_____ is important for building bones and teeth, and maintaining bone strength as you grow older.