Chapter 5 Test Review

Hunger is:

• a desire for food
• a response to stretched stomach walls
• a physical need for foods
• a learned response

People's food choices are NOT affected by:

• culture and ethnic background
• convenience
• hunger
• family and friends

How many amino acids are there?

• 5
• 8
• 12
• 20

How many essential amino acids are there?

• 5
• 9
• 11
• 14

Why are those amino acids considered essential?

• they are not found in foods
• they are not made by our body
• all make up incomplete proteins
• they are made by the body

Fats are a type of:

• lipid
• mineral
• vitamin
• protein

Fat-soluble vitamins:

• do not build up in the body
• are moved through the body on fat molecules
• are moved through the body on water molecules
• pass easily into the bloodstream

Saturated fats are:

• solid at room temperature
• liquid at room temperature
• thought to be more healthy than vegetable oils
• to be a good source of fat

The body's most essential nutrient is:

• carbohydrates
• vitamins
• water
• protein

Which of the following is NOT a food group?

• bread, cereal, pasta and rice
• fruits and vegetables
• milk, yogurt and cheese
• fats, oils and sweets