Foods And Nutrition - General Info And Water

Question 0

Nutrients

Answer 0

The substances found in food that keeps your body functioning

Question 1

The food you eat is a source of

Answer 1

Nutrients

Question 2

Your body needs nutrients to… (4)

Answer 2

Fuel your energy

Help you grow

Repair itself

Maintain basic bodily functions

Question 3

What three terms are the framework of the food guide pyramid? (3)

Answer 3

Balance- eat foods from all groups of the food pyramid

Variety- eat different foods from each group

Moderation- eat more foods from the bottom of the pyramid, and fewer and smaller portions of foods from the top of the pyramid

Question 4

The 6 essential nutrients (6)

Answer 4

Water

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fat

Vitamins

Minerals

Question 5

How much of the human body consists of water?

Answer 5

1/2 to 3/4

Question 6

Functions of water in the body (4)

Answer 6

• carries nutrients to your cells and carries waste from your body
• regulates body temperature
• dissolves vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients
• lubricants joints

Question 7

How much water is recommended daily?

Answer 7

6-8 glasses (8 fluid ounces each) of water a day plus around 4 cups of water received from the food you eat