Module 5 Nutrition for Well
We do not get calories from vitamins, minerals, and water.
) True
Trans Fat is
-man made by heating unsaturated fats into solids -used to increase shelf life -found in margarine, crackers, cookies, and chips -All the Above
Fiber is a carbohydrate that is digested by the body.
False
Which of the following is not a starch
Apple
Which 3 nutrients provide energy (calories) for the body?
Carbohydrates, fat, & protein
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are considered safe by most developed nations.
False
Fat that is solid at room temperature is:
Tran fat Saturated fat
The main elements in amino acids are
nitrogen, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen
The amino acids that our body makes are called
non-essential
The main function of vitamins is to
promote specific chemical reactions in the cells
What is the easiest way to tell if you are drinking enough water?
) the color of your urine
Why do most people not eat right?
already done the damage lack of knowledge it taste good all of the above
Each gram of carbohydrate provides the human body with how many calories?
4
Water makes up __________ percent of the body weight.
50-70
Each gram of fat provides the human body with how many calories?
9
The amount of heat needed to raise one gram of water one degree Celsius is a
calorie
The main function of minerals is to
help regulate body functions
All of the following foods have a high glycemic index except?
peaches
The main function of carbohydrates is to
supplies energy during exercise
The main function of fat is to
supply energy at rest