Ch. 10 Test

The definition of: _________ is: The process by which your body takes in and uses food.

The definition of _______ is: A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.

Good nutrition maintains your health throughout your lifetime. Choosing healthful foods can help you avoid diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, certain cancers, and osteoporosis.

• True

• False

The definition of ______ is: The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food. The physiological need to eat.

The definition of ______ is: The psychological desire for food.

• Hunger

• Appetite

Select all of the following environmental influences on your diet:

• Family and Culture

• Friends

• Time and Money

• Advertising

You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore. Which nutrient should you be trying to get to repair your muscles?

• carbohydrates
• fat
• water
• protein

Which of the following are proteins?

• Lettuce
• Strawberries
• Tortillas
• Beans and eggs

The best grain foods to have are:

• White bread
• Whole grains
• Donuts
• Bagels

Which food group contains calcium and is good for building strong bones?