Food and Nutrition Basics

4. You can develop this disease if you don't take in enough iron
5. True or False? Fiber can reduce cholesterol levels
6. One of the benefits of consuming complex carbohydrates is that they release energy at a steady
8. Heme iron is found in sources
11. The sugar that is present in grains is called
15. This macronutrient is the primary source of energy and is found in things like fruits and vegetables
17. fiber will not dissolve in water
19. High-density Lipoproteins are considered the fats
20. What is one disease you can develop from consuming too much fat?
21. What state is animal fat in at room temperature?

1. Iron plays an essential role in producing this
2. This is another term for simple carbohydrates
3. True or False? Protein will not be consumed by the body if you don't eat enough carbohydrates
7. This macronutrient can help you feel full for longer periods of time
9. Since this type of protein doesn't contain all essential amino acids, you need to combine it in order to meet your nutritional needs
10. The only carbohydrate that does not provide the body with energy
12. Transfats and fats are considered the bad fats
13. True or False? Fat helps develop protective layers around nerves
14. Carbohydrates come in two forms, simple and
16. Food items that contain lots of refined sugar are typically called empty
18. How many essential amino acids are there?