WorksheetsChap. 8 - Food and Nutrition
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins
Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body as a source of energy?
vitamins
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
How many different nutrients does your body need?
3
6
10
40
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called ...
grams
ounces
calories
pounds
The chemical process in which your body breaks down food to release energy is called ...
nutrition
metabolism
saturation
constipation
Which of the following are examples of carbohydrates?
Bread
Cereals
Pasta
All of the above
At what age do you start having hearing problems?
Mid 40s
Mid 30s
Mid 20s
Adolescence
One of the main functions of vitamins is
to help the body use other nutrients
to manufacture amino acids
to provide you directly with energy
to provide you directly with the raw materials from which your cells are made
Which of the following is not a protein?
Red meat
Milk
Fish
Peanuts
Which of the following is NOT a good way for a 16-year-old girl to prevent dehydration?
Drink a lot of caffeinated beverages
Drink at least ten 8-ounce glasses of water a day
Take a sip approximately every 15 minutes during exercise
Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables
Which of the following is an example of a nutrient-rich food?
Cake
Low-fat yogurt
Candy
Soda
According to the MyPyramid Plan, what should make up the smallest portion of a teenager's diet?
Grains
Proteins
Vegetables
Oils
Which of these is not a good source of calcium?
Dairy products
Almonds
White meat
Sardines
Food is the source of energy for your body.
True
False
Two meals can contain the same number of calories but different amounts of energy.
True
False
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that teenagers be active for at least ten minutes each day.
True
False
The My Pyramid Plan provides a visual indication of how much you need from each food group.
True
False
The process by which the body absorbs and uses nutrients is called saturation.
True
False
Food affects how you look and feel, how well you resist diseases, and even how well you perform mentally and physically by providing your body with nutrients.
True
False
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found only in animal products.
True
False
Amino acids chemically bond to form protein chains.
True
False
Glycogen, a type of compound carbohydrate found in plants, is necessary for the proper functioning of your digestive system.
True
False
Vitamins called electrolytes help protect healthy cells from damage caused by the normal aging process, as well as certain types of cancer.
True
False
It is important to eat foods that supply water-soluble vitamins every day because they cannot be stored in the body.
True
False
An excess of vitamins or minerals can harm your health.
True
False
You need 7 minerals in significant amounts.
True
False
Water contains dissolved substances called antioxidants that regulate many processes in your cells.
True
False
Water is the main component of blood and tissues.
True
False
Nutrient-dense foods contain many vitamins and minerals in relation to the amount of nutrients.
True
False
To help people plan their meals, the USDA has designed a diagram called Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
True
False
According to the My Pyramid Plan, grains should make up the majority of a teenager's diet.
True
False
