Molecular Biology Review 4

Which meal will best provide needed minerals and vitamins?

• hot dog, potato chips, and ice cream

• pizza, breadsticks, and chocolate cake

• chicken nuggets, french fries, and milkshake

• grilled chicken, steamed vegetables, and fruit

Which benefit does running, riding a bicycle, and playing tennis provide for the human body?

• give the body energy

• replace the need for sleep

• provide nutrients to the body

• provide exercise to remain healthy

Which snack would be the healthiest choice to provide energy to the body?

• apple

• cookies

• crackers

• potato chips

How is running a good exercise for the human body?

• by flattening the feet

• by strengthening the heart

• by slowing blood circulation

• by decreasing the need for sleep

How can a person make sure they get enough vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy body?

• eat only protein

• eat only vegetables

• eat a variety of foods

• eat only fruits and vegetables

Which explains the relationship between nutritious food and exercise?

• They both rely on the sun.

• They both cost a lot of money.

• They both are needed for a healthy body.

• They both are only needed by growing children.

Which action plays an important role in maintaining good health?

• eating foods high in fat

• skipping meals

• getting little exercise

• eating a balanced diet

The chart shows the properties of different vitamins. Which types of food should someone consume to help prevent eye problems and strengthen bones?

• eggs and nuts

• milk and carrots

• carrots and eggs

• avocado and milk

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin which cannot be stored in the body. What must someone do to get vitamin C?

• eat fruits and vegetables

• get it from the sun

• only eat fast foods

• exercise more

Why is it unhealthy to eat only from one food group rather than a variety of foods?

• One food group could produce more energy molecules than needed causing body temperature to rise to unsafe levels.

• One food group would allow the body to get accustomed to eating

  those foods and stop gaining benefits from them.

• One food group does not have all the vitamins and minerals necessary for growth and development.

• One food group would cause the body to gain a large amount of weight.