STUDY GUIDE for Nutrition test

Here are some questions that will help focus your study for the test on Jan. 22/23. We will review all of this too. Happy studying!

STUDY QUESTIONS

PLANNING 10 NUTRITION TEST

·      What is a source of each vitamin?

·      What is/are the benefits of each vitamin?

·      What could happen if I get too much/too little of each Vitamin?

·      Which vitamins are associated with positive mood?

·      How is the food guide useful?

·      Why is it important to eat a balanced diet?

·      How do I know how much to eat of each food group (2 factors).

·      List the 4 types of fat.

·      What are the sources of each?

·      What are the uses of each? Why do we need fat in our diet?

·      What are the better and worse types of fat for us to eat and why?

·      What illnesses are associated with too much fat in the diet?

·      Why do we need Calcium?

·      What are some dairy and non- dairy sources of Calcium?

·      What is the connection between age and Calcium intake?

·      What illness is associated with not getting enough Calcium?

·      What types of drinks cause a problem with our Calcium intake?

·      What do antioxidents do for us? How do they promote health? Give 2 answers.

·      What are some sources of antioxidant rich food?

·      What are some causes of oxidation?

·      Why is broccoli so darn AWESOME?