The document provides information about nutrients, including which types of carbohydrates and minerals provide sustained energy, cushion organs and bones, help with mood disorders, and assist with water balance and nerve conduction. It also discusses gram conversions for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats on food labels and how food labels can help identify nutritious foods based on percentages of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fiber, fats, and calories.

1. Nutrients Quiz #4
1. Which type of carbohydrate provides the
body with sustained energy and takes longer
to digest?
2. Which nutrient cushions the organs and
bones?
3. Which VITAMIN provides the body with
healthy bones?
4. Which MINERAL helps fight depression,
insomnia, and nervousness?
5. Which MINERAL helps with water balance
and nerve cell conduction?

3. Gram Conversion
• 1 gram of a carbohydrate = 4 calories
• 1 gram of protein = 4 calories
• 1 gram of fat = 9 calories
• Food labels give values of carbs and proteins
in grams.
• Fat values are given in grams and calories

4. Why are food labels important?

5. Fingers
• Raise a finger for each that apply:
• 10% or more Vitamin A
• 10% or more Vitamin C
• 10% or more Calcium
• 10% or more Iron
• 10% (5g) or more Protein
• 10% or more Fiber

6. Fingers
• Lower a finger for each that apply:
• 10% or more total fat
• 200 or more calories per serving
• If any fingers remain up, the food is a nutritious
choice!
• The more fingers the better!