Nutrition Worksheet #1 – Library Research Assignment APA format

Order Description
1. ____________ What is the most essential nutrient for survival?
2. ____________ What percentage of your total body weight is water?
List some of the major physiological functions of water:
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4. ___________________________________
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6. ___________________________________
7. ______________ What is the body’s main source of fuel?
8. ______________ What are the two main categories of carbohydrates?
9. ______________
10. What 2 things will your body burn for energy if it does not get enough carbohydrates?

Foods typically high in complex carbohydrates
11. __________________
12. __________________
13. __________________
List four functions of Protein.
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17. __________________ Eight amino acids that need to be obtained from our diet are called?
18. __________________ A protein food that contains all the amino acids is called?
Foods typically high in proteins
19.__________________
20.__________________
21.__________________

List four functions of fat in the body.
22._________________________________
23._________________________________
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List four functions of fat in the diet.
26._________________________________
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29.___________________ What percentage of your diet should come from fat?
30.__________________ List 4 foods typically high in fat
31.__________________
32.__________________
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34.___________________What is the function of vitamins?
35. _____________________What are the 3 electrolytes that help regulate water balance?
36._____________________
37._____________________
38. Which type of vitamin can be dangerous?

39. Why? From #38.

List two functions of minerals
40. __________________________________
41. __________________________________
Explain how each of the following cooking methods work:
42. Broil/Grill

43. Bake

44. Fry

45. Deep Fry

46. Breaded and Deep Fried

Typical diet Non-athletes needs Endurance diet Power Diet
Component % of total calories % of total calories % of total calories % of total calories

45. Fat ______ ______ ______ ______
46. Protein ______ ______ ______ ______
47. Carbohydrates ______ ______ ______ ______
48. What is the window time frame to eat a meal after exercise for maximum benefits?