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  • Which nutrients help us grow muscle?
    proteins
  • A teenager aged 15 needs about how many kilocalories per day?
    2 000 to 2 500 kcal
  • Which two foods give us energy?
    carbohydrates and fats
  • Which nutrient helps our digestion by adding bulk to our food?
    fibre
  • A student eats only cheese for a whole day. Cheese is high in fat and protein. Is this balanced?
    No, because it contains too much fat and not enough carbohydrates or fibre
  • Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram?
    fats
  • What two foods contain vitamins?
    any fruits or vegetables
  • Which nutrient group usually goes by letters A, B, C, D, E and K?
    vitamins
  • What percentage of a teenager’s diet should come from proteins?
    10 to 20 percent
  • What percentage of a teenager’s diet should come from carbohydrates?
    50 to 60 percent
  • How many kilocalories does 1 gram of carbohydrate provide?
    4 kcal
  • Which nutrient helps carry oxygen in the blood?
    iron
  • What are calories?
    calories are the energy we get from food
  • What two foods contain fats?
    butter, cheese
  • What are the 7 nutrients?
    carbs, protein, water, fibre, vitamins, minerals, fats
  • What happens if a diet contains too few carbohydrates?
    low energy levels
  • Which nutrient helps repair damaged tissues?
    protein
  • What two foods contain protein?
    chicken, fish
  • What percentage of a teenager’s diet should come from fats?
    25 to 30 percent
  • How many calories are in this food?
    230
  • How many carbohydrates are in this food?
    37 g
  • A student eats only bananas all day. Bananas contain mostly carbohydrates. If they reach 2 200 kcal from bananas alone, is this a balanced diet? Why or why not?
    No, because it contains almost no protein, fats, or other nutrients
  • A student eats only chicken breast all day. Chicken is high in protein but low in carbohydrates and fats. If they meet the calorie requirement, is the diet balanced?
    No, because it lacks carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals
  • What two foods contain minerals?
    any fruits or vegetables
  • Which nutrient group includes elements like calcium, iron and potassium?
    minerals
  • How many kilocalories does 1 gram of fat provide?
    9 kcal
  • What do we call energy in food?
    kilocalories
  • Which nutrient keeps us warm and protects our organs?
    fat
  • How many kilocalories does 1 gram of protein provide?
    4 kcal
  • What are carbohydrates mainly used for in our bodies?
    energy
  • What is a balanced diet?
    A diet that contains all of the food groups and all of the nutrients
  • What two foods contain fibre?
    any fruits or vegetables
  • What happens if we dont use all of our calories?
    we will gain weight
  • What happens if a diet contains too much fat?
    weight gain and possible health problems
  • What two foods contain carbohydrates?
    rice, bread
  • What does serving size tell us?
    How much to eat to get the nutrients on the food label
  • What does a food label tell us?
    The nutrients in the food we eat
  • Which nutrient is needed for strong teeth and bones?
    calcium
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