Nutrition Review 6th Grade

6-2 and 6-3 Students,
   Here is a Nutrition Review for your next test.  Feel free to take notes and bring them into class.

1.       Which nutrient is the body’s favorite type of energy?

2.       Athletes and weightlifters need a lot of which type of nutrient specifically?

3.       Which types of food are highest in vitamins and minerals?

4.       Which nutrient has the most amount of energy (9 calories per gram)?

5.        Which nutrient is used by marathoners after 40-60 minutes of running for energy?

6.       Which nutrient must be consumed to avoid dehydration?

7.       Which type of food may contain artificial ingredients?

8.        Which of these foods is typically more expensive?

9.       Which type of food may contain genetically modified seeds?

10.   Hormones, steroids and antibiotics may be found in some conventional meat products.

11.   Which government agency tests food to see if it is organic or not?

Calculations-

1.       You are eating candy
Serving size=3 pieces

1 serving= 100 calories

How many calories are in 9 pieces?  Show your work.

2.       You are drinking juice.

1 serving=1 cup

1 cup=20 grams of sugar

How many grams of sugar are in 3 cups of juice?