What do you remember?

• How many calories per gram are there in protein, carbohydrates, and fat?

• What are the six essential nutrients?

• What is a calorie?

• What does BMI stand for?

What is the purpose of each nutrient?

• Water• Carbs• Protein• Fats• Vitamins• Minerals

• What is the difference between overweight an obesity?

• What nutrient is the main energy source of energy for your body?

• What are the five food groups on the Myplate?

• If a food item is high in fiber and low in protein, is it more likely a grain or meat product?

• What is an empty calorie?

• What is the significance of the order of ingredients on an ingredient list?

• What does nutrient dense mean?

Answers

How many calories per gram are there in protein, carbohydrates, and fat?

• Protein- 4• Carbohydrates- 4• Fats- 9

What are the six essential nutrients?

• Water• Protein• Carbohydrates• Fats• Minerals• Vitamins

What is a calorie?

• A unit of measurement that measures the energy content in food. There are 3500 calories in a pound.

What does BMI stand for?

• Body Mass Index

What is the purpose of each nutrient?

• Water- takes vitamins and minerals around the body and also removes waste from the body.

• Carbs- Main source of energy.• Proteins- Build and repair cells• Fats- warmth, source of energy, padding, helps

with intake of some vitamins and minerals.• Vitamins- Help regulate body processes.• Minerals-helps the body form healthy bones &

teeth keep blood healthy, keep organs working

What is the difference between overweight an obesity?

• Overweight is excess weight • Obesity is excess fat in the body

What nutrient is the main energy source of energy for your body?

• Carbohydrates

What are the five food groups on the Myplate?

• Fruits• Grains• Vegetables• Protein• Dairy

If a food item is high in fiber and low in protein, is it more likely a grain or meat product?

• Grain

What is an empty calorie?

• A calorie with no nutritional value

What is the significance of the order of ingredients on an ingredient list?

• Listed from most to least

What does nutrient dense mean?

• When comparing two foods with the same calories which one as more nutritious calories.