, What is nutrition? - CORRECT ANSWERS-the science that studies food and how food
nourishes our bodies and influences our health
Why is nutrition important? - CORRECT ANSWERS-gives you energy, lowers the risk of
chronic diseases, prevents nutrient deficiencies, "you are what you eat"
What are the 6 classes of nutrients essential to health? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Carbohydrates (energy providing)
Fats or lipids (energy providing)
Proteins (energy providing)
Vitamins (non-energy providing)
Minerals (non-energy providing)
Water (non-energy providing)
What are the macronutrients and are they needed in large or small amounts? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-carbs, fats, and proteins- large amounts
What are carbs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-the primary source of fuel for our bodies.
Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
What are fats? - CORRECT ANSWERS-an important source of energy for our bodies at
rest and during low intensity exercise. Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen as
well, but much less oxygen and water than carbs so they pack together more densely
thus providing more energy (fuel).
What are proteins? - CORRECT ANSWERS-support tissue growth, repair, and
maintenance. We break down dietary proteins into amino acids and reassemble them to
build our own body proteins. Proteins can provide energy but are NOT a primary source
of energy. Made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
What are vitamins? - CORRECT ANSWERS-build and maintain bones, muscles, blood,
immune system, and ensure healthy vision.
Assist with releasing and using the energy found in all 3 macronutrients
What are minerals? - CORRECT ANSWERS-not broken down during digestion, not
destroyed by heat or light, and maintains their structure (calcium)
Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for most nutrients: - CORRECT ANSWERS-EAR -
estimated average requirement
RDA - recommended dietary allowance
AI - adequate intake
Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for energy and macronutrients: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-EER - estimated energy requirement
AMDR - acceptable macronutrient distribution range
nourishes our bodies and influences our health
Why is nutrition important? - CORRECT ANSWERS-gives you energy, lowers the risk of
chronic diseases, prevents nutrient deficiencies, "you are what you eat"
What are the 6 classes of nutrients essential to health? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Carbohydrates (energy providing)
Fats or lipids (energy providing)
Proteins (energy providing)
Vitamins (non-energy providing)
Minerals (non-energy providing)
Water (non-energy providing)
What are the macronutrients and are they needed in large or small amounts? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-carbs, fats, and proteins- large amounts
What are carbs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-the primary source of fuel for our bodies.
Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
What are fats? - CORRECT ANSWERS-an important source of energy for our bodies at
rest and during low intensity exercise. Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen as
well, but much less oxygen and water than carbs so they pack together more densely
thus providing more energy (fuel).
What are proteins? - CORRECT ANSWERS-support tissue growth, repair, and
maintenance. We break down dietary proteins into amino acids and reassemble them to
build our own body proteins. Proteins can provide energy but are NOT a primary source
of energy. Made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
What are vitamins? - CORRECT ANSWERS-build and maintain bones, muscles, blood,
immune system, and ensure healthy vision.
Assist with releasing and using the energy found in all 3 macronutrients
What are minerals? - CORRECT ANSWERS-not broken down during digestion, not
destroyed by heat or light, and maintains their structure (calcium)
Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for most nutrients: - CORRECT ANSWERS-EAR -
estimated average requirement
RDA - recommended dietary allowance
AI - adequate intake
Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for energy and macronutrients: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-EER - estimated energy requirement
AMDR - acceptable macronutrient distribution range
