Nutrition

_________ (remember, the beginning of a sentence) is the study of the nutrients in food and how they nourish the body.

This is an example of a nutrient (select all that apply).

• Carbohydrates
• Water
• Proteins
• Fats
• Vitamins

When cooking food, the _____ the temperature and the shorter the cooking period, the less the nutrient loss.

• lower

• higher

• turn off

• none of these

Recommended Dietary Allowances are _______nutrient standards established by the U.S. government.

Meat _____ thiamin and B12 when overcooked.

About __ to __ % of the human body is water by weight.

• 35%-45%

• 45%-55%

• 55%-65%

• 65%-75%

Water role(s) does water have? Please select all that apply.

• Helps with the elimination of wastes through the kidneys, colon, and lungs.

• Helps with digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients.

• Lubricating joints.

• Cushioning body tissues.

What is the process of breaking down food into its simplest parts so that it can be absorbed?

• Anticipation

• Readiness

• Nutrients

• Digestion

Proteins supply ______ and are needed to build new cells and repair injured ones.

Restaurants are now offering more options that fit into a healthy lifestyle. Is this true, or is this false?

• True

• False