Ch 8 Review

Which description BEST represents a healthy diet?

• Eating only carbohydrates

• Eating vegetables

• Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats and grains. 

• Eating enough protein (meats)

What two foods have protein?

• Chicken and fish

• Fish and Apples

• Bananas and Broccoli

• Rice and Bread

Vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy living.

• True

• False 

You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.

• True
• False

The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Calories
• Protein

To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.

• True
• False

Your nutrition affects your overall health.

• True
• False

Which food group does bread belong in?

• grains
• dairy
• fruit
• vegetable

Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in?

• protein
• vegetables
• fruit
• dairy

What is the main role of carbohydrates?

• protecting your nerves
• forming your cells
• maintaining body temperature
• supplying energy for your body's functions