1.1.M - Lesson: Introduction to Nutrition Flashcards
What is another name for lipids?
Fats
If you have a food that contains 8 grams of protein, 3 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of fat, how many calories would be in that food?
71
The average human body is made up of 40%–75% water; muscle tissue is around __________ water.
65%
What is the capacity to do work?
Energy
If you have a food that contains 4 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of fat, how many calories would be in that food?
76
Nutrients are compounds in foods that sustain body processes. Nutrients include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Fats
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Minerals
Water
Vitamins
Protein is found in which of the following foods? (Select all that apply.)
Dairy products
Meats
Legumes (beans)
Which one nutrient is the primary source of fuel for the human body?
Carbohydrates
Foods rich in carbohydrates include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Cereals
Fruits
Breads
Vegetables
Legumes (beans)
Dairy products
Nuts
Carbohydrates provide __________ calories per gram.
4
Fats provide __________ calories per gram.
9
The average human body is made up of 40%–75% water; fat tissue is __________ water.
10%–40%
Which of the following is/are true regarding water? (Select all that apply.)
It is the most important nutrient
It is the most abundant nutrient in the body
It serves as a lubricant for the body
It helps transport nutrients through the body
It accounts for less than 40% of the human body
It interacts with other nutrients
It helps the body regulate and maintain body temperature
It is the most important nutrient
It is the most abundant nutrient in the body
It serves as a lubricant for the body
It helps transport nutrients through the body
It interacts with other nutrients
It helps the body regulate and maintain body temperature
