Nutrition and Personal Health

_____ is the study of nutrients and how the body uses them.

The amount of nutrients someone needs depends on which of the following factors?

• Age

• Gender

• General health

• Level of activity

_____ calories have little to no nutritional value.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good nutrition?

• Sharpen the mind

• Decrease concentration

• Better academic performance

• Decrease risk of illness

_____ is the body's need for food. It will feel weak and tired without it.

The Dietary Guidelines cannot be tailored and adapted to meet personal, cultural, and traditional preferences.

• True

• False

At least half of your grains should be _____ grains.

Cut back on foods high in saturated _____, added sugars, and salt.

What are the six essential nutrients?

What nutrient is the body's main source of energy?

• Water

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Protein