How the Body Works Quiz

What are genes?

• Instructions that tell your body what color your eyes will be, how tall you'll be, and lots of other stuff

• Units of energy found in food and drinks

• The people in your family who determine your body shape and size

• The extra calories that your body turns into fat

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What is the formula for weight?

• Energy in minus energy out equals your weight

• Energy in plus energy out equals your weight

• Energy in multiplied by energy out equals your weight

• Energy in divided by energy out equals your weight

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What happens when your body takes in more calories than it needs?

• Your body turns them into fat

• Your body burns them as energy

• Your body excretes them as waste

• Your body stores them in muscles

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Is there one right weight for everyone?

• No, people come in different shapes and sizes

• Yes, everyone should weigh the same

• No, everyone should weigh the same

• Yes, people should weigh according to their height

What is the best drink to have most of the time?

• Water

• Fizzy soda drink

• Milk

• Fruit juice

What are the five food groups?

• Fruit, grains, protein, vegetables, dairy

• Cotton candy, corn dog, ice cream, fish, grapes

• Oatmeal, yogurt, fish, broccoli, milk

• Whole grains, candy bars, fries, fruit juice, cheese

What does portion control mean?

• Eating the right amount of food

• Eating as much as you want

• Eating very small portions

• Eating only one type of food

What is the balance between calories you eat and the calories you burn called?

• Energy balance

• Calorie balance

• Weight balance

• Food balance

What should you eat on most days?

• A variety of healthy foods

• Fried chicken, fried candy bars, fried fries

• Only fruits and vegetables

• Fast food and sugary drinks

What is the best way to maintain a healthy weight?

• Eating the right amount of calories and being active every day

• Eating as little as possible and sitting around all day

• Eating a lot of calories and exercising occasionally

• Skipping meals and drinking only water