Health: 3.01-3.03 Why Eat Healthfully?

Health: 3.01-3.03 Why Eat Healthfully?

Multiple Choice

Eating healthfully can give you increased energy.

• True

• False

• I'm not sure

Multiple Choice

Eating healthfully has no effects on aging.

• True

• False

• I'm not sure

Multiple Choice

Healthy eating reduces the risk of all of these except for...

• cancer

• osteoporosis

• tuberculosis

• obesity

Nutrients

• Chemical substances in food that have specific functions in your body

• Help metabolism for more energy

• Help you grow

• Help you fight infections

Multiple Choice

Protein makes up more than ____ % of your body.

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

Multiple Choice

Legumes (beans) are a good source of protein.

• True

• False

Protein

What are some other sources of protein?

Multiple Choice

One of the best sources of protein.

• eggs

• celery

• spinach

• tortillas

Multiple Choice

All but one of these are functions of proteins:

• growth

• maintain strength

• fight infections

• metabolizes vitamins

Multiple Choice

Protein is a source of energy (calories).

• True

• False

Carbohydrates

Primary source of energy

Multiple Choice

carbohydrates some in this/these forms:

• simple

• complex

• Both simple & complex

• Neither simple nor complex

Multiple Choice

Carbohydrates are naturally produced by plants.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Simple carbohydrates = sugars

• True

• False

Simple sugars can be found in...

• Fruits

• honey

• milk

• Can be added to processed foods

Simple sugars

Give examples of processed foods with added sugar.

Multiple Choice

Complex carbohydrates are simple sugars

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Complex carbohydrates are...

• starches

• fiber

• Both starches and fiber

• Not fiber

Multiple Choice

Most carbohydrates you eat should be...

• simple

• complex

• related to protein

• avoided

Fats

• Provide long-lasting energy

• Help store vitamins and minerals

• Protect vital organs

• Keep your body warm (body fat)

Multiple Choice

Fats provide 9 calories per gram as do carbohydrates & proteins.

• True

• False