Gagliardi - Nutrition and Digestive System

Lipids are also known as __________.

• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• minerals

Some protein-rich foods are:

• meats, eggs
• apples, avocados
• bananas, cereal
• oranges, water

The recommended amount of protein (meat, beans, etc.) servings you should eat in one day:

• 6-11

• 3-5

• 2-3

• 2-4

The recommended amount of dairy (milk, cheese, etc.) servings you should eat in one day:

• 6-11

• 3-5

• 2-3

• 2-4

Healthy fats are also known as __________.

• unsaturated fats
• saturated fats
• monosaturated fats
• polysaturated fats

The recommended amount of vegetable servings you should eat in one day:

• 6-11

• 3-5

• 2-3

• 2-4

True or False:
The main job of the large intestine is to absorb water from the undigested mass.

• true
• false

The recommended amount of whole grains/bread, cereal servings you should eat in one day:

• 6-11

• 3-5

• 2-3

• 2-4

The recommended amount of fruit servings you should eat in one day:

• 6-11

• 3-5

• 2-3

• 2-4

This is used by your body for replacement and repair of body cells.

• proteins
• amino acids
• fats
• minerals