Module 8 (Nutrition)

Nutrients are substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy

• True

• False

Nutrition is the process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health.

• True

• False

What nutrient group is used to build and repair cells?

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

• Protein

What nutrient group contains both starches and sugars found in foods?

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

• Protein

Fiber is a type of complex carbohydrate.

• True

• False

What nutrient promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy?

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

• Protein

The six classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water.

• True

• False

Which 3 nutrients provides the body with energy?

• vitamins, minerals, water

• carbohydrates, fats, fiber

• fats, carbohydrates, protein

Hunger is the psychological desire for food.

• True

• False

Appetite is the physical need for food.

• True

• False