Unit 2: Nutrition and Physical Activity Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Unit 2: Nutrition and Physical Activity Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the six essential nutrients? - -Carbohydrates -Fats -Proteins -Vitamins -Minerals -Water 2Emily Charlene © All Rights Reserved 2025. Carbohydrates - Found in foods like fruit, veggies, pasta, rice, cereal, bread, and even dairy. Carbs are used for ENERGY; body breaks it down into a simpler sugar molecule called GLUCOSE. Fats - Also called lipids, provides many different functions to the body. Such examples are providing your body with sustained energy, protecting major organs, aiding in the absorption of vitamins and minerals, ensuring proper brain development, controlling certain immune responses, helping blood to cot, and lastly providing insulation when its cold. Foods include nuts, fish, peanut butter, meat, milk, oils, and butter are good sources of fat. Proteins - These are involved in almost every cell, structure, process, and system of our bodies. They can be found in eggs, beans, legumes, meat, dairy, tofu, and nuts. Not enough protein leads to your body taking it from your muscles, which causes DECREASED muscle mass and weakness. Proteins help.... 3Emily Charlene © All Rights Reserved 2025. -Provides energy when carbohydrates and fat stores are used up -Enabling neural communication -Providing support for movement -Enabling cell and genetic replication -Helping blood carry oxygen throughout the body -Building enzymes, hormones, and other proteins -Building tissue, muscles, skin, and bone! Vitamins & Minerals - These are essential to the body because it helps it grow, develop normally, and maintain proper function. 4Emily Charlene © All Rights Reserved 2025. You can obtain it from eating a wide variety of fruits, colorful vegetables, and proteins sources. Water - The cells in our body are full of water and it helps with maintaining adequate blood pressure and circulation. Water also aids in temperature regulation, digestions, and the removal of waste by gas exchange, urination, and defecation. What is a calorie? - A calorie is found in food and is a UNIT OF ENERGY. Food Label and Serving Size - *Based on 2,000 calorie diet If it says 5% or lower, it is LOW on that nutrient. If it is 20% or higher, it is HIGH on that nutrient. Food Preparation/Storage - Be aware of cross contamination so always keep poultry separate, wash knives and boards, cook it at the