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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
(a) (remember, the beginning of a sentence) is the study of the nutrients in food and how they nourish the body.
This is an example of a nutrient (select all that apply).
When cooking food, the _____ the temperature and the shorter the cooking period, the less the nutrient loss.
lower
higher
turn off
none of these
Recommended Dietary Allowances are (a) nutrient standards established by the U.S. government.
Meat (a) thiamin and B12 when overcooked.
About __ to __ % of the human body is water by weight.
35%-45%
45%-55%
55%-65%
65%-75%
Water role(s) does water have? Please select all that apply.
Helps with the elimination of wastes through the kidneys, colon, and lungs.
Helps with digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients.
Lubricating joints.
Cushioning body tissues.
What is the process of breaking down food into its simplest parts so that it can be absorbed?
Anticipation
Readiness
Nutrients
Digestion
Proteins supply (a) and are needed to build new cells and repair injured ones.
Restaurants are now offering more options that fit into a healthy lifestyle. Is this true, or is this false?
True
False
True or False: Incomplete proteins don't lack one or more of the essential amino acids.
True
False
True or False: Complementary proteins require one incomplete protein source eaten together to make a complete protein.
True
False
Match the following.
One gram of fat
9 calories
One gram of protein
4 calories
One gram of carbohydrates
4 calories
Lipid is another word for (a) .
Portion control means controlling the quantity of foods by using appropriately sized servings. In two sentences, write an example of when you or someone you know ate proportionately (not eating to stuff yourself but ate to be satisfied).
