Health unit test prep

How do carbohydrates help our bodies?

• We use them to give us energy

• They help us with our math homework

• We use them to help grow our hair

• They help make us feel better

What does fiber help us with?

• It helps our fingernails grow

• It helps give us better eye sight

• It helps us digest food

• It helps us hear better

Calcium helps....

• grow strong bones and teeth

• burn calories

• build strong joints

How do vitamins help your body?

• They are found in fruits and vegetables and help keep us from getting sick

• They help us get smarter

• They don't really help you

• They can help you hear and see things far away.

Why is it important to read the Nutrition Facts label before eating something?

• to know if the food is nutrient-dense

• to know when the food goes bad

• to know the ingredients of the food

• to know how to prepare the food

Which is an example of a sometimes food.

• Carrots

• Cupcakes

• Apple

• Yogurt

Select all of the fruits.

• Apple

• Banana

• Gummy worms

• Watermelon

• Chips

Select all of the vegetables

• Pepers

• Pizza

• Cucumber

• popcorn

• Broccoli

True or False: The healthiest choice is to eat a wide variety of different food.

• True

• False

Does the body store extra calories it does not use as fat?

• Yes

• No