Nutrition Scavenger Hunt
Using the information from Chapter 2 “Guide to Good Food” solve the/answer the
following.
1. Scott is feeling weak and dizzy and needs to eat something with iron to
improve his condition. His choices for lunch are tomato soup, spinach salad
or chicken nuggets. Which menu item is the best choice for Scott?
2. If Scott does not get enough iron in his diet what condition could he possibly
form?
3. If Scott consumes excessive amounts of iron how will it impact his body?
(Where is the iron stored?)
4. List 3 foods that are considered dark green leafy vegetables.
5. Name 2 other foods that are good sources of iron.
6. Which mineral is found in the greatest amount in the body?
7. Which 3 minerals work together as a team? What do these 3 minerals do for
the body?
8. Where are excessive amounts of calcium stored in the body?
9. What nutrient is a good teammate for calcium? What do these nutrients do
together for the body?
10. Vitamin E functions as an antioxidant, what does this mean for the body?
11. What foods are good sources of antioxidants/Vitamin E?
12. Vitamin C is also considered an antioxidant. What foods are good sources of
vitamin C?
13. Create a chart showing the differences between fat-soluble and water
soluble vitamins.
14. What is the result of consuming excessive amounts of fat-soluble vitamins?
15. What are sources of Vitamin D?
16. In your own words explain complete and incomplete proteins.
17. Tell if the following foods are complete or incomplete proteins:
a. Apples and bananas
b. Beef and chicken
c. Red beans and rice
d. Collards
e. Soy burger
f. Trail mix
g. Pintos and cornbread
h. Refried beans and corn tortilla
18. Jacob consumes excessive amounts of protein. How does this impact the
body?
19. List the types of fats and list sources of each type of fat.
20. Which nutrient is a concentrated source of energy and assist the blood with
distributing vitamins to the body?
21. Why is it a bad habit to eat or drink sugary foods before bedtime?
22. Classify the following as simple or complex carbohydrates:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Wheat Flour
Red Velvet cake
Jelly
Bagels
Cheesecake
Potato
23. What is the best meal for an athlete to have before a competition? How many
hours before the competition should a meal be consumed?
24. What are symptoms of water loss?