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Chap. 8 - Food and Nutrition

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body as a source of energy?

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

d)

proteins

2.

How many different nutrients does your body need?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

10

d)

40

3.

The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called ...

a)

grams

b)

ounces

c)

calories

d)

pounds

4.

The chemical process in which your body breaks down food to release energy is called ...

a)

nutrition

b)

metabolism

c)

saturation

d)

constipation

5.

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrates?

a)

Bread

b)

Cereals

c)

Pasta

d)

All of the above

6.

At what age do you start having hearing problems?

a)

Mid 40s

b)

Mid 30s

c)

Mid 20s

d)

Adolescence

7.

One of the main functions of vitamins is

a)

to help the body use other nutrients

b)

to manufacture amino acids

c)

to provide you directly with energy

d)

to provide you directly with the raw materials from which your cells are made

8.

Which of the following is not a protein?

a)

Red meat

b)

Milk

c)

Fish

d)

Peanuts

9.

Which of the following is NOT a good way for a 16-year-old girl to prevent dehydration?

a)

Drink a lot of caffeinated beverages

b)

Drink at least ten 8-ounce glasses of water a day

c)

Take a sip approximately every 15 minutes during exercise

d)

Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables

10.

Which of the following is an example of a nutrient-rich food?

a)

Cake

b)

Low-fat yogurt

c)

Candy

d)

Soda

11.

According to the MyPyramid Plan, what should make up the smallest portion of a teenager's diet?

a)

Grains

b)

Proteins

c)

Vegetables

d)

Oils

12.

Which of these is not a good source of calcium?

a)

Dairy products

b)

Almonds

c)

White meat

d)

Sardines

13.

Food is the source of energy for your body.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Two meals can contain the same number of calories but different amounts of energy.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that teenagers be active for at least ten minutes each day.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The My Pyramid Plan provides a visual indication of how much you need from each food group.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The process by which the body absorbs and uses nutrients is called saturation.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found only in animal products.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Amino acids chemically bond to form protein chains.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Glycogen, a type of compound carbohydrate found in plants, is necessary for the proper functioning of your digestive system.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Vitamins called electrolytes help protect healthy cells from damage caused by the normal aging process, as well as certain types of cancer.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

It is important to eat foods that supply water-soluble vitamins every day because they cannot be stored in the body.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

An excess of vitamins or minerals can harm your health.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

You need 7 minerals in significant amounts.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Water contains dissolved substances called antioxidants that regulate many processes in your cells.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Water is the main component of blood and tissues.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Nutrient-dense foods contain many vitamins and minerals in relation to the amount of nutrients.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

To help people plan their meals, the USDA has designed a diagram called Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

According to the My Pyramid Plan, grains should make up the majority of a teenager's diet.

a)

True

b)

False