Nutrition Test Chapter 1 Review

__________ helps digest and absorb food, essential for survival.

• vitamins

• water

• minerals

• carbohydrates

__________ builds, repairs, and maintains cells and tissues.

• fats

• carbohydrates

• stomach acid

• protein

__________ promote healthy skin and normal cell growth, and they also carry vitamins.

• vitamins

• fats

• minerals

• idk

__________ substances that help your body fight infections .

• fats

• vitamins

• protein

• carbohydrates

__________ are elements that help form healthy bones and teeth as well as regulate certain body processes.

• apple juice

• water

• minerals

• proteins

__________ are starches and sugars that provide the body with most of its energy.

• vitamins

• fats

• proteins

• carbohydrates

Tabitha's breakfast includes Whole-Wheat Pancakes. Pancakes belong to what food group?

• proteins

• vegetables

• grain

• none of the above

Jamie's lunch includes mashed potatoes with fresh cut herbs. Potatoes belong to what food group?

• oil, salt, fats

• vegetables

• protein

• fruit

Tom's dinner includes turkey and beans with his plate. Turkey belongs to what food group?

• dairy

• protein

• vegetables

• all of the above

In addition to appetite and hunger, __________ also influence food choices. For example, certain foods may remind you of loved ones or of fun times.

• psychological desire for food

• thirst

• body's physical need

• emotions