Health & Nutrition

Which best explains why the body needs salt

• to increase cholesterol

• to digest sugars

• to retain water

Which food is the most nutritious and provides instant energy

• fruit

• cake

• candy

• soft drink

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Which is a possible effect of the lack of exercise

• increased muscle tone

• decreased body weight

• increased risk of heart disease

• decreased risk of stomach ulcers

How does exercise help the body

• It produces little sweat.

• It strengthens muscles.

• It produces water.

• It stores food.

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Which part of a school lunch would be considered a food item?

• tray

• water

• milk carton

• apple slices

Which item provides energy needed for the survival and growth of a child?

• broccoli

• oxygen

• salt

• water

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Which is a food with little nutritional value to humans?

• apples

• bread

• candy

• carrots

Which best explains why humans need vitamins, minerals, and exercise?

• to develop a taste for different foods

• to break down muscle using proteins

• to carry out important body functions

• to retain nutrients provided in oxygen

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Juan has a broken foot. What should he drink to help repair his broken foot?

• tea

• milk

• soda

• water

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A sports drink company made a new drink for runners. The nutrition label for the drink is shown above.

Notice that the drink has B vitamins in it. What do the B vitamins do for the body?

• Help heal wounds

• Help strengthen bones.

• Help digest food.

• Help release energy