Nutrition revision

What are serving size?

• The size of the plate or bowl
• Recommended amount of food or drink
• The number of calories in a food item
• The amount of food that should be eaten in one sitting

What are calories?

• Calories are a unit of measurement for weight.
• Calories are a unit of measurement for temperature.
• Calories are a unit of measurement for energy.
• Calories are a unit of measurement for time.

Where is cholesterol found?

• In the brain and spinal cord
• In the muscles and bones
• In the lungs and heart
• In the body's cells and in the blood

Which food item provides high levels of cholesterol in our bodies?

• Whole grains
• Fruits and vegetables
• Red meat, full-fat dairy products, and fried foods
• Lean meats and poultry

what is the definition of nutrition?

• The definition of nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
• Nutrition is the process of converting sunlight into energy.
• Nutrition is the study of celestial bodies and their movements.
• Nutrition is the art of arranging flowers in a decorative pattern.

Which are nutrients? (select all that apply)

• electrotlyes

• Protein

• minerals, oils and fats

• vitamins and carbohydrates

Which of the following provides fuel to our body?

• Proteins

• Minerals

• Fats

• Water

Oxygen and hydrogen are found in .......

• Carbohydrates

• water

• fats

• Minerals

Priobiotics is usually found in __________ and is said to be good for healthy stomachs.

Examples of staples are......

• green banana

• breadfruit

• yam

• margarine