3.02 Nutrition

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Nutrition Practice

Drag the definition to the term it defines.

Definitions:

1. Boost immune system, helps the body use other nutrients
2. Stored energy, stores vitamins ADEK
3. Builds and repairs cells and tissues
4. Catalyst for chemical reactions in the body.
5. Main source of energy and fiber.
6. Leading cause of death in our country.
7. Nutrition guide for Americans to promote healthy eating behaviors.
8. Transports nutrients, hydrates, flushes toxins
9. Promotes health and helps prevent diseases
10. Nutrition guide showing the five food groups

Terms:

1. Protein
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water
7. MyPlate
8. Dietary Guidelines
9. Heart diseases
10. Nutritious foods

Answers:

1. Boost immune system, helps the body use other nutrients

   Answer: d. Vitamins. Helps with chemical processes. Adds no calories.

2. Stored energy, stores vitamins ADEK

   Answer: c. Fats. Longer lasting energy. High in calories.

3. Builds and repairs cells and tissues

   Answer: a. Protein. Vital part of every cell not just muscles.

4. Catalyst for chemical reactions in the body.

   Answer: e. Minerals. Examples are calcium, iron, potassium. Promotes strong bones and teeth.

5. Main source of energy and fiber.

   Answer: b. Carbohydrates. Mostly from plant foods, grains and starches.

6. Leading cause of death in our country.

   Answer: i. Heart diseases. Diets high in salt and saturated fat are risk factors.

7. Nutrition guide for Americans to promote healthy eating behaviors.

   Answer: h. Dietary Guidelines. Published every five years by the USDA.

8. Transports nutrients, hydrates, flushes toxins

   Answer: f. Water. Most essential nutrient. Second to oxygen for life. Oxygen is not a nutrient.

9. Promotes health and helps prevent diseases

   Answer: j. Nutritious foods. Also promotes growth and development.

10. Nutrition guide showing the five food groups

    Answer: g. MyPlate. Published to assist in planning balanced diets including all food groups.