Unit 4 Test Flashcards
Modules J, AA, S, T, and R
What are the six nutrients?
Water, Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Minerals, and Vitamins.
Which nutrient is the most essential to life?
A. Protein
B. Water
C. Vitamins
D. Minerals
B. Water
Which nutrient helps the body store energy?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Fats
D. Water
C. Fats
Which nutrient supplies the body with energy and extra protein?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Minerals
D. Protein
A. Carbohydrates
Which is a source of Carbohydrates?
A. Fish
B. Candy
C. Chicken
D. Eggs
B. Candy
Fruits, bread, candy, sugary soft drinks, etc.are sources of carbohydrates.
Which nutrient is the main source of meats, cheese, beans, etc.
Protein
Which nutrient gives a source of energy and flavor to food?
Fats
What nutrient does the body need for tissue growth and tissue repair?
A. Protein
B. Fats
C. Water
D. Vitamins
A. Protein
This nutrient is needed for every cell of the body…
A. Vitamins
B. Minerals
C. Water
D. Carbohydrates
C. Water
What nutrient helps move oxygen and nutrients into cells and remove waste products out of cells?
A. Protein
B. Fats
C. Minerals
D. Water
D. Water
What nutrient adds fiber to the diet that aids in elimination?
A. Water
B. Carbohydrates
C. Protein
D. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
What nutrients help the body to function properly?
A. Vitamins and minerals
B. Fats and protein
C. Carbohydrates and water
D. Vitamins and water
A. Vitamins and minerals
What nutrient helps the body build bones, make hormones, and help blood formation?
A. Vitamins
B. Calcium
C. Minerals
D. Iron
C. Minerals
Life cannot survive a few days without this nutrient…
A. Minerals
B. Water
C. Protein
D. Vitamins
B. Water
What mineral keeps the bones strong and healthy?
Calcium
What mineral helps blood carry oxygen to all parts of the body?
Iron
What are two important pieces of information regarding Serving Size
- The number of servings sizes
2. The amount for one serving size
Name two methods of determining the serving size?
- Weighing the food
2. Using the hand as reference
A postage stamp could be used to measure…
Butter
A baseball could be used to measure…
1 cup of rice, fruit, veggies, cereal, or pasta
A fist could be used to measure…
1 cup of rice, pasta, cereal, baked potato, or veggies.
2 handfuls equate to…
1 oz of chips, popcorn, or pretzels
You can measure 1 oz or 1 tsp of peanut butter, hard cheese by using your…
Thumb
You can measure an apple what object…
A baseball