chapter 15 Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Proteins - Answer: Good sources of these are fish meat dried beans soy products and cheese they are
essential to tissue growth and repair
Water - Answer: Without this a person can only live a few days this is the most essential nutrition for life
helps maintain body temperature through perspiration. 1/2 - 2/3 of body weight
Fats - Answer: Help the body store energy adds flavor to food helps absorb vitamins butter oil and salad
dressings classified as monosaturated polysaturated and saturated
Vitamins - Answer: The body cannot produce most of these they are fat soluble and water soluble
Carbohydrates - Answer: Provide fiber examples are bread cereal potatoes Supply the body with energy
Minerals - Answer: Iron and calcium are examples of these provide energy and regulate body processes
Vegetables and fruits - Answer: Myplates guidelines state that half of a person's plate should be made of
it this
Dark green - Answer: Out of the following choices which color of vegetable has the best nutritional
content
Cut up fruit - Answer: Most of a person's fruit choices should be
Whole grains - Answer: What kind of grain is best to consume?
Beans - Answer: Which of the following is considered a plant-based protein?