Unit 2: Nutrition

True or False: Eating a diet that is high in trans fat decreases your risk of developing heart disease.

• True
• False

A _____________ is a substance the body needs in order to grow and function properly.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Nutrient
• Calorie

A very active person uses a large amount of energy and therefore has a high _______________.

• Temperature
• Cholesterol level
• Fat diet
• Metabolism

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio comparing your ______ to your height.

• Calories
• Food
• Weight
• Energy

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the digestive system?

• Elimination
• Absorption
• Hunger
• Digestion

Which nutrient provides the most energy for the body per 1g?

• Fats
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Water

The ___________ is a small flap of tissue that closes the windpipe when you swallow food to keep you from choking.

• Epiglottis
• Peristalsis
• Gallbladder
• Enzyme

What is the best way to take care of yourself?

• Choose a variety of physical activities
• Worry about being physically perfect
• Eat more calories than you burn
• Make yourself look like celebrities

Which meal contains more energy?

• Meal A
• Meal B
• Both

You should only eat as many calories as your body __________.

• Wants
• Needs
• Expects
• Can handle