Diet and Good Health: Energy Requirements for Individuals

Understanding your energy needs helps you maintain a healthy weight and overall well-being. True or False?

• True

• False

What is the purpose of understanding your energy needs?

• To gain weight

• To maintain a healthy weight and overall well-being

• To reduce sleep

• To increase sugar intake

Fill in the blank: Key components of energy requirements include macronutrients such as proteins, fats, and ______.

• A) Vitamins

• B) Carbohydrates

• C) Minerals

• D) Water

Non-soluble polysaccharides are also known as ______.

• Sugars

• Starch

• Dietary fiber

• Proteins

Fill in the blank: Important minerals include iron, calcium, zinc, and ______.

• Magnesium

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Phosphorus

Fill in the blank: Key vitamins include A, B complex, C, D, E, and K. Important minerals include iron, calcium, ______, and magnesium.

• A) Zinc

• B) Copper

• C) Sodium

• D) Chloride

Older adults have changing needs due to what?

• Increased metabolism

• Decreased metabolism and activity

• Higher energy demands

• Growth spurts.

How do you think your energy needs might change as you grow older?

• Increase due to growth

• Decrease due to lower activity

• Remain the same

• Increase due to higher metabolism

Each condition requires a tailored approach to meet your nutritional needs while managing what?

• Weight

• Symptoms

• Exercise

• Sleep

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention involves eating heart-healthy fats and low sodium foods. Which of the following is a heart-healthy fat?

• Butter

• Olive oil

• Lard

• Margarine