Quiz 1 Review- Nutrition and Fitness
How many cups of water should you drink daily?
6-8 cups
What percent of the body is made up of water?
60%
If you eat this _________________________ it provides you with the right amount of all the nutrients you need
Balanced Diet
__________________________________________ are the body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
The amount of _________________________ that a food contains is measured in calories.
Energy
_________ provide twice as much energy as carbohydrates and proteins
Fats
What are elements that are necessary to certain body processes?
Minerals
__________________________________are the main building blocks of tissues and organs.
Proteins
If a food label shows Vitamin C with 15% next to it. What does that mean?
Recommended Daily Allowance
True or False Necessary nutrients include water, vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
True
True or False Nutrients supply the body with energy and maintenance materials.
True
True or False The main purpose of food is to bring health to our body.
True
What are called necessary assistants to chemical processes in the body?
Vitamins
___________________________& ________________________________ help the body change food into energy.
Vitamins and Minerals
Are Vitamin B and C fat soluble or water soluble vitamins?
Water soluble
Complete proteins are found mostly in _____________________________ products.
animal
A _______________________________________ is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree centigrade.
calorie
Foods that contain all the essential amino acids are called ______________________________________ proteins.
complete
Junk food is said to have ______________________________ calories because it has low nutritional value.
empty
Understanding the body's nutritional needs __________important to good health.
is
During ______________________________, carbohydrates are burned by cells to produce energy.
metabolism
True or False Regular meals help control hunger.
true