Teenage Nutrition

All of these are benefits of good nutrition EXCEPT

• enhances quality of life and helps prevent disease

• provides you with the calories and nutrients necessary for good energy

• makes you feel more social

• helps body grow and repair itself

What is the biggest difference between hunger and appetite?

• appetite is a need to eat

• hunger is a desire to eat

• appetite is an unlearned, inborn response

• hunger is a need, appetite is a want

Which of these is not an essential nutrients?

• Protein

• Water

• Carbohydrates

• Fiber

All of the following are environmental factors that influence food choice EXCEPT

• family, friends, and peers

• pets

• advertising

• convenience and cost

Good nutrition can benefit your mental health

• True

• False

A healthful and balanced eating plan can prevent all of the following EXCEPT

• STD

• obesity

• unhealthful weight gain

• type 2 diabetes

Can emotion affect food choices?

• Yes

• No

What is an example of a convenience and cost factor?

• friends introducing you to new foods

• family relying on foods that can be prepared quickly

• eating corns, beans, and tortillas due to culture

• advertisements on TV

Which is the best choice of food nutritionally?

• soft drink

• pizza

• fruit

• chips

The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called

• grams
• calories
• ounces
• pounds