Nutrition Review

Carbs, Fats, and Proteins are energy-providing nutrients. In what form is the energy measured?

• Grams
• Calories
• Weight
• Size

Which of the following are considered "micronutrients"?

• Vitamins and Minerals
• Carbohydrates and Fats
• Amino Acids and Fiber
• Protein and Carbohydrates

What is a function of fat in your body?

• It helps to transport other nutrients to where it's needed in the body
• It is a source of energy
• It effects cholesterol levels
• ALL of the above

Define "hydrogenation"

• When food such as fruit or vegetables are dried
• The process of removing nutrients from meat products
• When hyrogen atoms are added to an unsaturated fat, creating a trans fat
• The process of adding unsaturated fats to saturated fats

What do people tend to eat more of when they cut fat out of their diet?

• Carbohydrates such as sugar
• Water
• Smoothies
• Protein such as protein powder

True/False: Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs by adulthood.

• True
• False

True/False: Unsaturated Fats are healthier than Saturated Fats?

• True
• False

True/False: Excess HDL Cholesterol clogs arteries.

• True
• False

What does protein do for your body?

• Prevent Covid
• Help you sing better
• Build/repair muscle
• Transports fatty acids

How many amino acids does your body need to get from food to function properly?

• 7
• 9
• 21
• 28