Health and Fitness: Nutrition

Which of the following may be stimulated by the smell, sight, or texture of food?

• Appetite

• Thirst

• Craving

• Digestive system

Which of the following is NOT an important role of nutrients?

• They help your body's processes and systems run smoothly

• They build new body tissues and repair cells

• They give you energy

• They clean the pancreas

T or F: Using food to deal with negative emotions is a healthy way to respond to these feelings.

• True

• False

Renee was studying in her room after dinner. Her parents were watching TV in the living room. When Renee walked past the living room to get a glass of water she saw images of a pepperoni pizza and a group of people eating and laughing. By the time Renee got to the kitchen she wanted more than a glass of water. She was craving something salty, crispy, or spicy. What is the most likely influence on Renee's sudden change in appetite?

• Advertising

• Emotions

• Personal preferences

• Food availability

T or F: Calories are a measure of how overweight you are.

• True

• False

Where do nutritionists recommend that 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories come from?

• Vitamins

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

Which types of fats are found mostly in animal and dairy products such as red meat, butter, cheese, and whole milk?

• Unsaturated fats

• Saturated fats

• Trans fats

• Amino acids

Which types of fats come mainly from plant sources including vegetable oils, nuts, avocados, and olives?

• Unsaturated fats

• Saturated fats

• Trans fats

• Amino acids

What makes up over half of your body and serves many important functions?

• Minerals

• Fats

• Protein

• Water

Vitamin A promotes healthy skin and normal vision. What are good sources for this vitamin?

• Fatty fish

• Whole grain breads

• Citrus fruits

• Dark green leafy vegetables