Type text MODULE 1 QUIZ Nutrition is the science that studies how the nutrients and compounds in foods that you eat nourish and affect your body functions and health Macronutrients include carbohydrates lipids and proteins because you need higher amounts of them in your diet Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals Answer TRUE The six categories of essential nutrients include carbohydrates protein lipids vitamins minerals and water Answer TRUE Water is our most important nutrient We cannot survive very long without it The nutrients needed in large amounts carbs protein fats are called macronutrients Micronutrients vitamins and minerals are needed in small amounts Good nutrition plays a role in reducing the risk of four of the top ten leading causes of death in the U S heart disease cancer stroke and diabetes Answer TRUE Lipids carbohydrates and protein all provide 4 calories per gram Answer FALSE Lipids provide 9 calories per gram and should constitute approximately 30 or less of our total energy intake per day Carbohydrates and protein provide 4 calories per gram and should constitute approximately 55 to 60 and 10 to 15 of our total energy intake per day respectively Nutrition Facts Panels on food labels the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate formerly MyPyramid are 3 tools to aid the consumer you in dietary planning and healthy eating Answer TRUE To be healthy you should be physically active at least three times a week Answer FALSE You should be physically active at least 30 minutes DAILY this is one of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans According to your textbook most Americans are not doing very well when it comes to meeting all their nutrient needs without exceeding their calorie needs Answer TRUE Type text