Nutrition and Health

Question 1

Nutrition

Answer 1

The process by which the body takes in and uses food

Question 2

Nutrient

Answer 2

A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body

• Some provide energy
• All help build cells and tissues, and regulate bodily processes such as breathing.

Question 3

6 Essential Nutrients:

Answer 3

• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water

Question 4

Carbohydrates

Answer 4

• Converted to glucose
• Provides lots of energy
• The types are simple (sugars) and complex (starches)
• Found in whole grains, fruit, vegetables, milk, nuts, etc…

Question 5

Proteins

Answer 5

• Build, maintain, and repair body cells and tissues
• Helps provide energy and make enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.
• Found in meats, eggs, nuts, etc…

Question 6

Fats

Answer 6

• Source of energy
• Made up of fatty acids, and is a type of lipid (fat does not dissolve in water).
• Comes from dairy, meats, and oil

Question 7

Vitamins

Sources:

• A
• B
• C

Answer 7

Regulates vital body processes, including metabolism and digestion.

• Vitamin A comes from milk, carrots, and green vegetables
• Vitamin B comes from whole grain cereals, milk, cheese, meat, eggs, and vegetables.
• Vitamin C comes from citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes, and potatoes.

Question 8

Minerals

Answer 8

• Help form healthy bones and teeth and regulate vital body processes
• These nutrients may not be manufactured.
• Ex. Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron

Question 9

Water

Answer 9

• Vital to every body function
• Transports other nutrients as well as wastes
• Enables digestion
  Helps maintain normal body temperature through perspiration.

Question 10

Variables affecting Nutritious needs:

Answer 10

• Age
• Gender
• Activity Level
• Climate
• Health
• State of Nutrition