Study Guide Environmental Health

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

• carbohydrates
• vitamins
• water
• minerals

Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?

• vitamins
• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram? 

• carbohydrates
• fats
• protein
• water

Identify the type of vitamin that is stored in the body. 

• fat soluble 
• water soluble 
• protein soluble 
• carbohydrate soluble 

What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 

• to learn the food label
• to provide all the nutrients you need 
• to keep from getting bored with your diet 
• to help improve physical fitness 

Predict which two food items most likely caused the student to become infected with the salmonella bacteria:
A student had toast and eggs with a banana for breakfast.  For lunch he had spaghetti with sauce and chocolate milk from the school cafeteria.  For dinner he had grilled chicken with rice and green beans. That night he became ill from a salmonella bacterial infection.

•  rice and eggs
• spaghetti and green beans
• chicken and toast
• eggs and chicken

The basic building block of a carbohydrate is a _____________ molecule. 

• sugar
• calcium
• sodium

Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?

• sodium weakens bones and teeth
• sodium can lead to high blood pressure
• sodium is linked to cancer
• sodium causes a person to be diabetic 

A student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

This food belongs in the protein Foods Group

• Broccoli
• Pinto Beans
• Muffins
• Cookies