7th Grade Unit 2 Extra Credit

A _________ is a substance the body needs in order to grow and function properly.

• metabolism

• diet

• nutrient

• calorie

A very active person uses a large amount of energy and therefore has a high

• temperature

• cholesterol level

• metabolism

• fat diet

Fruits and vegetables are good sources of (Select all that apply.)

• carbohydrates

• fats

• protiens

• fibers

Starches and sugars belong to which class of nutrients?

• carbohydrates

• fats

• protiend

• enzymes

The amount of energy in food is measured in

• calories

• nutrients

• fibers

• metabolim

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature

• True

• False

Complex carbohydrates are known as sugars, are found in fruits, vegetables, milk, soda, candy, and cookies.

• True

• False

Any example of a protein is

• french fries

• red meat

• lettuce

• milk

Fibervis an important part of a healthy diet because it helps keep the digestive system functioning properly.

• True

• False

A food sources for carbohydrates is

• red meat

• cheese

• milk

• pasta