Health 7.1 Review

List the six classes of nutrients provided by food.

1. carbohydrates 2. fats 3. proteins 4. vitamins 5. minerals 6. water

Why are saturated fats considered "bad"?

Saturated fats have been connected with high blood cholesterol levels, heart disease, and obesity.

Name the class of nutrients to which sugars and starches belong.

carbohydrates

Name the class of nutrients that is made up of chains of amino acids.

proteins

Which class of nutrients helps build new cells and repair existing ones?

proteins

How does a healthy diet benefit young people?

1. helps promote proper growth and development 2. helps reduce the risk of developing obesity, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes

Name foods high in saturated fat.

1. meat 2. whole milk 3. butter 4. ice cream 5. cheese

Identify types of food that are a source of cholesterol.

1. meats (beef, pork) 2. fish 3. poultry (chicken, turkey) 4. eggs 5. dairy products

Name foods that are high in fat but low in saturated fat (they are healthier).

1. olives and olive oil 2. peanuts 3. salmon (a kind of fish)

State three functions of nutrients in your body.

1. provide energy 2. help form body tissues 3. help the body live and grow

State two functions of fats.

1. provide energy 2. serve as the main form of energy storage in the body

State three functions of complex carbohydrates.

1. provide energy 2. store energy 3. keep intestines healthy

Describe the benefits of a diet high in fiber.

Fiber is important for healthy digestion. It helps move food through the digestive tract, which helps prevent constipation and remove cholesterol from eaten food. Fiber may help prevent colon cancer and heart disease.

Define nutrition.

Nutrition is the science or study of food and the ways in which the body uses food.

Name the "building blocks" that make up protein.

amino acids

Which class of nutrients is the body's main energy source?

carbohydrates