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Name:____________________
Date:_____________________
“Nutrition Experience”
Match each of the following statements with the correct nutrient(s). You may have more than one nutrient for some answers.
1.______ I have 4 calories in one gram
2.______ I provide energy to the body
3.______ I help build/repair muscle, bones, teeth and other body constituents
4.______ I supply the body with 9 calories per gram
5.______ I cannot be digested
6.______ The basic building block of this is a sugar molecule
7.______ You should not have more than 30% of this in your diet
8.______ I make up 50-70% of body weight
9.______ Saturated is a type of me that clogs arteries
10.______ Calcium, iron, and niacin are examples of me
11.______ A, D, E, K, C, B are types of….
12.______ Omega-3, Trans, and Polyunsaturated are types of…
13.______ 60-70% of your diet
14.______ 10% of your diet
15.______ Fruits, legumes, and oats contain the most
16.______ Water soluble & Fat Soluble
17.______ I should have 25-35 grams a day, most people get only 10-12 grams
18.______ Can only live a few days without
19.______ Whole Grain and Refined
20.______ This nutrient makes up about 90% of fruit
21.______ Simple and Complex
22.______ This nutrient helps me feel full and use certain vitamins
23.______ Hydrogenation is a process that alters this nutrient
24.______ Transports chemicals; regulates temperature; removes waste
True and False: Mark each statement by writing the word “True” or “False.”
25._________ Everyone should eat at least 2,000 calories a day
26._________ BMR is a ratio of your height and weight
27._________ According to Food Matters, only 6% of doctors have nutrition education
28._________ Liquids are absorbed into your cells faster than solid food
29._________ Strict vegans eat dairy and eggs, but no meat.
30._________ Women need more calories than men
31._________ Most people need to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water each day
32._________ The average American does not eat enough dietary fiber a day
33._________ Carbs are bad and should be avoided
34._________ Snacking between meals is unhealthy
35._________ Dinner should be your biggest meal of the day
36._________ Hoagie rolls and white breads are considered whole grains
37._________ Fruits and vegetables are usually high in fiber
38._________ Diets rich in fruits and vegetables can decrease the chance of having a heart attack or stroke
Short Answer.
Word Bank: carbohydrates, water, steak, genetically modify, HDL, protein, fat, nutrients, calories, digestion, osteoporosis, anemia, calcification, chicken, legumes, minerals, sugar, amino acids, AZT, CDC, nuts, hydrogenation, fatty acid, water, spirulina, monounsaturated fat, LDL
39. A way of changing the original make-up of a food, example: Round-up ready corn:____________________
40. The process of breaking down foods in the GI tract_______________________
41. A measure of the energy content in food is called__________________________
42. The building blocks of protein are called_____________________________
43. Vegetables such as peas and beans that are high in fiber are called______________________
44. A very healthy fat like olive oil. It is also liquid at room temperature______________________________
45. A process by which hydrogen is added to unsaturated fats; turns liquids oils into solid fats___________________________
46. The two types of cholesterol are_____________&_________________
47. The most essential of all nutrients___________________________
48. A disease that affects a woman’s bone density_______________________
49. The most refined carbohydrate of all is:_____________________________
Essay: Write complete sentences for each question below.
50. Explain why our nation has seen such a dramatic increase of obesity in the last 25 years.
51. Give 2 healthy eating tips we have discussed in class.
52. If you ate an excess of 14,000 calories (meaning more than you burned) over the holidays, how many pounds would you gain? SHOW YOUR WORK!!!
53. How many total calories are in this meal: Carbohydrate Protein Fat
50g 30g 40g
60g 6g 25g
70g 0g 0g
Total Calories =________________
54. What does BMR stand for?
B M R
55. Explain the positive and negative effects that the pharmaceutical industry has on our society.
56. If you were to advise someone on how to improve their nutrition, what would you tell them? Provide 5 tips in the space below.
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A) Protein
B) Carbohydrate
C) Fats
D) Vitamins
E) Minerals
F) Water
G) Fiber
Show all work!!
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