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Nutrition and You

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  • Name 3 foods with fiber in them.
    fruits, vegetables, whole grains and bran
  • What is sugar used for?
    quick energy
  • What are 3 examples of foods that have vitamin K?
    Green leafy vegetables, cauliflower, liver and egg yolk
  • What are chemical substances in food that are used by your body to keep it going?
    nutrients
  • What does vitamin E do to help the body?
    body from destroying other nutrients
  • Name 4 things malnutrition can cause?
    irritability, underweight, overweight, tooth decay, skin problem, feeling tired, lack of resistance to disease
  • Name 3 foods with fats in them.
    Butter, margarine, meats, cheeses, salad dressing and snacks and desserts.
  • Why are proteins important to the body?
    Needed for growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues.
  • What does vitamin C do to help your body?
    hold body cells together
  • What nutrient helps your body with growth and development?
    vitamins
  • What nutrient insulates and protect your organs and also your body from cold temperatures?
    fats
  • What do you need for a healthy diet?
    Good health
  • What does vitamin A do to help your body?
    helps your skin
  • What is the process your body follows to use the food you eat?
    nutrition
  • What nutrient is the main source of energy for physical activities for your body?
    carbohydrates
  • What are 3 examples of foods that have vitamin C?
    Oranges, grapefruits, cantaloupe, strawberries, broccoli and tomatoes
  • What does vitamin D do to help your body?
    build bones and teeth
  • What are 2 examples of foods that have vitamin D?
    Sunlight and milk
  • What can you do to avoid malnutrition?
    take care of yourself
  • What are 3 things you need to do to take care of yourself?
    eat right, plenty of rest and exercise
  • What are 3 examples of foods that have vitamin B?
    Whole grains, enriched bread, cereals, leafy green vegetables, legumes(peas, beans), meat, milk, eggs
  • What does fiber do to help the body?
    helps digest food
  • What are the 6 types of nutrients?
    proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
  • Name 4 foods that you can get protein from?
    Meat, fish, poultry(chicken), cheese, eggs, milk, dry beans, peas, nuts and seeds
  • What does vitamin B do to help your body?
    release energy from food
  • What is malnutrition?
    Poor nutrition over time.
  • What are 3 examples of foods that have vitamin A?
    Carrots, broccoli, spinach, cantaloupe, peaches and apricots
  • What are 3 examples of foods that have vitamin E?
    Vegetable oils, whole grain breads, cereal, eggs, organ meats, and leafy green
  • What does vitamin K do to help the body?
    helps blood clot
  • What are 3 types of carbohydrates?
    sugars, starches and fiber
  • What is the single most important substance you take into your body.
    water
  • What is a diet?
    The food you eat on a regular basis.
  • Name 3 foods that have sugar in them.
    candy, jelly, milk, or appropriate answer
  • Name 3 foods with starches.
    fruits, vegetables, breads, pasta, dry beans and nuts
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