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Calories are a measurement of __________available from food. (The average person needs 2,000 of these each day. Kids and teens often need more because they are active and growing.)
a) Fat
b) Carbohydrates
c) Servings
d) Energy

Foods high in calories, fat, sugar and sodium, but little or no real nutritional value are considered:
a) Nutrient dense
b) Empty calories
c) Nutrition less
d) Unhealthy calories

This nutrient is in charge of building, maintaining and repairing tissues in your body. It is especially important for building muscle tissue.
a) Carbohydrates
b) Fats
c) Protein
d) Vitamins

This is the best type of fat because it lowers the risk for heart disease. (Remember... Go fish, go nuts veg out on avocados and olives.)
a) Unsaturated Fat
b) Saturated Fat
c) Trans Fat
d) Total Fat

Try to limit this type of carbohydrate because it only supplies the body with short-term energy and could even lead to weight gain. It comes from sugary foods like donuts, sugary cereals, cookies, etc.
a) Complex carbs
b) Complicated carbs
c) Simple carbs
d) Basic carbs

This type of carbohydrate provides long-lasting energy to get your through your day. It comes from foods like whole grains, quinoa, oatmeal, brown rice, whole grain cereals.
a) complex carbs
b) complicated carbs
c) simple carbs
d) basic carbs

This type of fat usually comes from eating animal products (like pepperoni, bacon, salami, hot dogs, butter, cheese, etc.) and is often high in cholesterol. Try to limit this nutrient to no more than 13 grams per day.
a) Unsaturated fat
b) Saturated fat
c) Trans fat
d) polyunsaturated fat

This is man-made fat and was created to increase the shelf-life of packaged foods and baked goods. We do not need ANY of it in our diet. It increases a person's bad cholesterol and lowers their good cholesterol.
a) Unsaturated fat
b) Saturated fat
c) Trans fat
d) Polyunsaturated fat

The worst fat is trans fat. _________ is another word for “trans fat” and may be hiding in the list of ingredients in packaged foods:
a) Polyunsaturated fat
b) Triglycerides
c) Partially hydrogenated oil
d) Monounsaturated fat

A waxy, plaque like substance that can stick to the inside of the blood vessels. It ONLY comes from eating animal products.
a) Fiber
b) Protein
c) Cholesterol
d) Fat

You only need a small amount of vitamins and minerals everyday, but your body does not make them on its own. Eating a variety from the five food groups will best supply these nutrients.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

This nutrient is a type of complex carb that doesn't get broken down in the body. It ONLY comes from plant foods (fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grains). It helps keep you full, prevents diseases and helps you go to the bathroom.
a) Carbohydrates
b) Fiber
c) Sugar
d) Starch

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