6th Grade Nutrition & Physical Activity Lesson

What is the study of how our bodies use the food we eat to keep us healthy?

• Nutrition

• Digestion

• Metabolism

• Dieting

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Remembering

Which of the following is a 'GO' food?

• Fried vegetables

• Whole-grain bread

• Cookies

• Sweet bread

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Applying

Eating too much can result in health problems such as:

• Low energy

• Weight loss

• Hypertension

• Poor growth

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Understanding

Nutrients are substances in food that promote normal growth, maintenance, and ___ your body.

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Remembering

Which of the following is NOT a type of carbohydrate?

• Simple carbs

• Complex carbs

• Fiber

• Protein

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Remembering

What is the process in which your food is broken down into a form that your body can use for energy?

• Metabolism

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Excretion

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Understanding

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are what give your body ___

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Applying

What is the main function of the front teeth?

• Grinding food

• Swallowing food

• Tasting food

• Cutting food

What helps move food down the esophagus?

• Teeth

• Peristaltic muscles

• Saliva

• Digestive acids

What happens to food in the stomach?

• It is chewed more

• It is eliminated as waste

• It is turned into a liquid state

• It is absorbed into the blood