Main Concepts: Let's Eat Healthy

Question 1

What are the 5 MyPlate food groups? L1

Answer 1

Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Protein Food, Dairy

Question 2

Substances that help the body grow, repair tissues and give energy to the body’s systems. L1

Answer 2

Nutrients

Question 3

Provides energy and our body needs these in larger quantities. L1

Answer 3

Macronutrients

Question 4

What are the 3 different Macronutrients? L1

Answer 4

Fat, Carbohydrates, Protein

Question 5

What are the 3 different Micronutrients? L1

Answer 5

Minerals, Vitamins, Water

Question 6

BMI stands for…
L2

Answer 6

Body Mass Index

Question 7

______ are a measurement of energy. Food provides energy & the body burns energy. L2

Answer 7

Calories

Question 8

The chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release this energy…
L2

Answer 8

Metabolism

Question 9

Metabolic rates depend on these factors… (5)
L2

Answer 9

Age, Height, Weight, Activity Level, Biology

Question 10

When you eat the same amount of calories that you burn through activity and daily movement…
L2

Answer 10

Energy Balance

Question 11

_____ are the building blocks of all cells. Also, help to repair and make new cells…
L3

Answer 11

Protein

Question 12

_____ provide over 2x as much energy as the other macronutrients.
L3

Answer 12

Fats

Question 13

_____ helps the nervous system function and keeps hair/nails healthy.
L3

Answer 13

Fats

Question 14

_____________ are the main source of energy for our body.
L3

Answer 14

Carbohydrates

Question 15

_____________ fuels the brain and provide energy to all cells.
L3

Answer 15

Carbohydrates