Nutrient Basics

Question 1

Nutrients can be defined as ….

Answer 1

The substances found in food that keep your body functioning 

Question 2

Your body need nutrients to…(name 4)

Answer 2

Feel your energy help you grow repair itself, maintain basic body functions

Question 3

What is the three basic frameworks of the food guide pyramid 

Answer 3

Balance, variety, and moderation

Question 4

What are the six essential nutrients

Answer 4

Carbohydrates, fat, water, protein, vitamins, minerals 

Question 5

What are macronutrients? What nutrients are in macro nutrients?

Answer 5

Macro nutrients are where we get our energy from. They include fats, proteins, and carbs. 

Question 6

What are micro nutrients and what are in micro nutrients ?

Answer 6

Micro nutrients, provide no energy but allow your body to use the macro nutrients. They are needed in smaller quantities, they include vitamins, minerals, and water.

Question 7

How many types of carbs are there? What are they?

Answer 7

Simple, carbs and complex carbs
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Question 8

What foods are in carbohydrates? 

Answer 8

Pasta, milk, fruits, sweets, grains 

Question 9

Why do simple carbs have a bad reputation 

Answer 9

Because they are high in calories and low nutritional value 

Question 10

What is the function of complex carbs? 

Answer 10

You’re an excellent source of energy they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fibre 

Question 11

What are food examples of fiber? 

Answer 11

Oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, whole grains

Question 12

What are some functions of fiber? 

Answer 12

Helps digestion may reduce the risk of developing some diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, and certain types of cancer, and helps promote regularity (pooping)

Question 13

What are some food sources of protein? 

Answer 13

Meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, dairy products 

Question 14

What are some functions of proteins? 

Answer 14

Provides energy helps repair, maintain body tissues 

Question 15

What are proteins made up of? 

Answer 15

Amino acids


Question 16

How many type of amino acids are there? 

Answer 16

20

Question 17

The body is capable of producing 11 amino acids the other nine are called what 

Answer 17

Essential amino acids, which must be supplied by food sources 

Question 18

What are the two types of proteins called

Answer 18

Complete and incomplete proteins

Question 19

Complete proteins contain all nine of what? Where r they found

Answer 19

They contain all nine essential amino acids, and are found in animal sources 

Question 20

Incomplete proteins like one of the essential amino acids they are found in what type of source?

Answer 20

Plant

Question 21

Name, food sources in fat 

Answer 21

Butter, vegetable oil, salad dressing, nuts, seeds, dairy meats, McDonald’s, fries 

Question 22

Name some functions in the body of fat 

Answer 22

Provide substances needed for growth and healthy skin, enhances the taste and texture of food, required to carry fat soluble vitamins throughout the body and provides energy

Question 23

How many types of fat are there name them? 

Answer 23

Three saturated unsaturated and cholesterol 

Question 24

What type of fat is the healthiest? 

Answer 24

Unsaturated

Question 25

Unsaturated fats are what room temperature 

Answer 25

Liquid

Question 26

Saturated fats are what at room temperature 

Answer 26

Soild

Question 27

What is the type of fat that is strongly linked to high cholesterol and increase of risk of heart disease? 

Answer 27

Saturated fat

Question 28

What are the functions in the body of cholesterol fat? 

Answer 28

Helps the body make necessary cells, including skin, and hormones , aids in digestion.

Question 29

Name, food sources of vitamins 

Answer 29

leafy greens have vitamin K

Question 30

Vitamins are separated into two types:

Answer 30

Fat soluble and water soluble vitamins

Question 31

How many different types of vitamins are known to be required? 

Answer 31

13

Question 32

What’s your vitamins help 

Answer 32

Help regulate the mini chemical processes

Question 33

Name the fat soluble vitamins 

Answer 33

ADEK 

Question 34

Name the water soluble vitamins 

Answer 34

C and B complex 

Question 35

Which soluble vitamin is easily absorbed, and passed through the body as waste 

Answer 35

Water soluble

Question 36

Food sources of Vitamin A

Answer 36

Dark green, leafy vegetables, liver milk, cheese, eggs

Question 37

What are the functions of vitamin A?

Answer 37

Keeps skin and hair, healthy, aids in nightvision

Question 38

Food, sources of vitamin D

Answer 38

Fortified milk, egg yolk, salmon, liver the sun

Question 39

Food source of vitamin E 

Answer 39

Whole-grain, bread, cereals, leafy vegetables, dry beans, peas, nuts, seeds, vegetable oil’s margarine, liver 

Question 40

Vitamin K, food sources 

Answer 40

Dark, leafy greens, and cabbage 

Question 41

Who’s sources of vitamin B complex? 

Answer 41

Whole grains in rich breads and cereals, peanut butter, nut meat, fish, eggs, milk 

Question 42

Food Sources of vitamin C 

Answer 42

Citrus, fruits, strawberries, kiwi, broccoli, tomatoes, and potatoes 

Question 43

What does vitamin help? 

Answer 43

Helps build strong bones and teeth, and use calcium and phosphorus 

Question 44

What does vitamin E help? 

Answer 44

Helps form red blood cells, muscles, and other tissues 

Question 45

What does vitamin K help? 

Answer 45

Helps clot blood 

Question 46

What does vitamin B complex

Answer 46

Helps the body use energy helps brain nerves and muscles function

Question 47

What does vitamin C help

Answer 47

Helps heal, wounds, maintain healthy bones helps fight infections 

Question 48

Food, sources and minerals 

Answer 48

Meats, beans, nuts, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and grains 

Question 49

Name four types of minerals 

Answer 49

Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron

Question 50

Functions of minerals in your body

Answer 50

The body depends on menial minerals for practically everything necessary for life minerals actually become part of the body 

Question 51

How many minerals are required daily? 

Answer 51

16

Question 52

Name, food sources of iron 

Answer 52

Liver, kidney heart egg, spinach, dried fruit, whole-grain 

Question 53

Name, food, sources of sodium 

Answer 53

Processed foods 

Question 54

Food sources of calcium and phosphorus 

Answer 54

Dairy products, leafy greens, canned goods, other processed fish

Question 55

Functions of water in the body 

Answer 55

Water carries nutrients to your cells and carries the waste from your body, helps regulate body temperature, lubricates joints 

Question 56

How many glasses of water should teens drink every day and how much water should you get from food each day? 

Answer 56

You should drink 6 to 8 cups every day and get 4 cups from food 

Question 57

What are some symptoms of nutrient deficiency? 

Answer 57

Tiredness, difficult sleeping or concentrating, frequent cold, weight, loss, or gain