Healthy Eating & Post War Phil

What is nutrition?

• The process of exercising daily

• The process of taking in food and converting it into energy and vital nutrients

• The process of drinking water

• The process of sleeping regularly

Which of the following best describes a healthy diet?

• A diet that only includes vegetables

• A diet that restricts all carbohydrates

• A diet that maintains or improves overall health and provides essential nutrients

• A diet that focuses only on protein intake

How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?

• Height divided by age

• Weight multiplied by height

• Weight divided by age

• Weight divided by height squared

What are vitamins?

• Organic compounds essential for normal growth that cannot be synthesized by the body

• Substances produced naturally by the body

• Compounds found only in meat products

• Energy sources that replace carbohydrates

What is the main purpose of Pinggang Pinoy?

• To promote exercise routines

• To teach cooking methods

• To provide a guide for proper food group quantities per meal

• To calculate daily calorie intake

Which are the three main food groups in Pinggang Pinoy?

• Fruits, vegetables, and grains

• Go, Grow, and Glow foods

• Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

• Meat, fish, and dairy

Why are dietary needs important during adolescence?

• They only affect physical appearance

• They prevent vitamin deficiency but nothing else

• They impact both health and economic factors

• They only matter for athletes

What are calories?

• Units of protein in food

• Units of heat measuring energy used by the body

• Units of vitamins in food

• Units of water intake

What factors might influence an adolescent's food choices?

• Only nutritional content

• Only cost of food

• Only availability

• Taste preferences and nutritional needs

What is the primary function of nutrients?

• To provide entertainment

• To make food taste better

• To provide nourishment for growth and life maintenance

• To add color to food