Food for Energy and Health

1.Carbohydrates are: a.The most preferred source of energy b.The slowest source of energy c.The building block of the body d.Neither animal or vegetable

2. To have a healthy diet you should: a.Stay away from foods with fat b.Avoid foods with carbohydrates c.Eat a variety of foods d.Never eat ice cream

3. A gram of fat contains how many calories? a.2 b.4 c.9 d.15

4. Besides providing energy for the body, fat helps to: a.Build muscle b.Heal cuts c.Absorb vitamins d.Fight colds

5. It is important to eat enough calories every day so we can: a.Store extra calories in fat mass b.Have more than we can use c.Run faster and jump higher d.Grow and have plenty of energy

6. A gram of protein contains how many calories? a.2 b.4 c.9 d.15

7. The three nutrients that provide the body with energy are: a.Carbohydrates, fat and protein b.Calories, fat and vitamins c.Carbohydrates, vitamins, and fat d.Calories, vitamins and minerals

8. Vitamins and minerals are required for a wide variety of functions for the body including: a.Losing fat mass b.Normal growth c.Extending the elbow d.Causing dehydrations

9. A gram of carbohydrates contains how many calories? a.2 b.4 c.9 d.15

10. The nutrient found in food that builds muscle tissue is? a.Carbohydrates b.Protein c.Fat d.vitamins