NUTRITION WORKSHEET - ISD 622



Lifetime Wellness

Nutrition Worksheet #1

NAME ____________________

Hour ______

1. ____________ What is the most essential nutrient for survival?

2. ____________ What percentage of your total body weight is water?

List some of the major physiological functions of water:

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7. ______________ What is the body’s main source of fuel?

8. ______________ What are the two main categories of carbohydrates?

9. ______________

10. What 2 things will your body burn for energy if it does not get enough carbohydrates?

Foods typically high in complex carbohydrates

11. __________________

12. __________________

13. __________________

List four functions of Protein.

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17. __________________ Eight amino acids that need to be obtained from our diet are called?

18. __________________ A protein food that contains all the amino acids is called?

Foods typically high in proteins

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List four functions of fat in the body.

22._________________________________

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List four functions of fat in the diet.

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29. ____________ What percentage of your diet should come from fat?

30.__________________ List 4 foods typically high in fat

31.__________________

32.__________________

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34. What is the function of vitamins?

35. _____________________What are the 3 electrolytes that help regulate water balance?

36._____________________

37._____________________

38. Which type of vitamin can be dangerous?

39. Why? From #38.

List two functions of minerals

40. __________________________________

41. __________________________________

Explain how each of the following cooking methods work:

42. Broil/Grill

43. Bake

44. Fry

45. Deep Fry

46. Breaded and Deep Fried

Typical diet Non-athletes needs Endurance diet Power Diet

Component % of total calories % of total calories % of total calories % of total calories

45. Fat ______ ______ ______ ______

46. Protein ______ ______ ______ ______

47. Carbohydrates ______ ______ ______ ______

48. What is the window time frame to eat a meal after exercise for maximum benefits?

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