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- 1. Multiple Choice
True or False: Eating a diet that is high in trans fat decreases your risk of developing heart disease.TrueFalse - 2. Multiple ChoiceA _____________ is a substance the body needs in order to grow and function properly.MetabolismDietNutrientCalorie
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA very active person uses a large amount of energy and therefore has a high _______________.TemperatureCholesterol levelFat dietMetabolism
- 4. Multiple ChoiceYour Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio comparing your ______ to your height.CaloriesFoodWeightEnergy
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a primary function of the digestive system?EliminationAbsorptionHungerDigestion
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich nutrient provides the most energy for the body per 1g?FatsProteinsCarbohydratesWater
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe ___________ is a small flap of tissue that closes the windpipe when you swallow food to keep you from choking.EpiglottisPeristalsisGallbladderEnzyme
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best way to take care of yourself?Choose a variety of physical activitiesWorry about being physically perfectEat more calories than you burnMake yourself look like celebrities
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich meal contains more energy?Meal AMeal BBoth
- 10. Multiple ChoiceYou should only eat as many calories as your body __________.WantsNeedsExpectsCan handle
- 11. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: All high-calorie foods are bad for you.TrueFalse
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIf a person has bulimia, they will go on eating binges, then purge themselves of the food they eat by ________ or by using laxativesEating moreVomitingRunningDigesting
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following foods contains carbohydrates?BroccoliPastaFishAvocado
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a good source of protein?LegumesEggsBeefApples
- 15. Multiple ChoiceSimple carbohydrates are also known as ________________.StarchesSugarsCaloriesSodium
- 16. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: If someone has a binge eating disorder, they regularly eat to excess, even when they are full.TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA _______________________ is a popular diet or supplement that may help a person lose weight without proper regard to nutritional needs.AnorexiaBinge EatingFad DietPortion Distortion
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does NOT affect your weight?HeredityActivity LevelAmount of SleepBody Composition
- 19. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Complex carbohydrates take longer to break down in the body, therefore becomes stored energy.TrueFalse
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a reason we eat?To get the nutrients your body needs to functionTo satisfy your appetiteTo gain weightTo supply energy to your body
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these parts of the digestive system are in the correct order:Mouth - Esophagus - Stomach - Large Intestine - KidneysMouth - Esophagus - Stomach - Small Intestine - Large IntestineEsophagus - Large Intestine - Small Intestine - PeristalsisKidneys - Gallbladder - Small Intestine - Stomach
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following can affect your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?Daily ValuesAgeHungerAppetite
- 23. Multiple ChoiceA(n) ______________ is a substance that helps in the chemical digestion of food.EpiglottisEnzymePeristalsisGallbladder
- 24. Multiple Choice________________ are recommendations of how much of each nutrient an average person should obtain every day.CaloriesNutrientsDaily ValuesMyPlates
- 25. Multiple ChoicePeople that are more physically active or have more muscle mass have a ________________ Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) than those that are not as active.HigherLowerAlways changing
- 26. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: If someone has a severe food allergy, it can be fatal, meaning they could potentially die from the allergic reaction.TrueFalse
- 27. Multiple ChoiceIs your body ever completely "at rest?"Yes - when we sit down or sleepNo - our body is always working, even when we sleep
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following requires the body to use energy?Your heatbeatBlood circulationDigestionAll of the above
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIf someone is considered obese, their Body Mass Index (BMI) is above ________.301001522
- 30. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Our heritage can influence the food you choose to eat.TrueFalse
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT found on a food label?IngredientsCaloriesServing SizeColor of food
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe __________________ shows a balance between the different food groups you should eat for a healthy diet.MyPlate planCaloriesDaily ValuesDigestion plan
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a food group on the MyPlate plan?GrainsDairySweets/OilsProtein
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one reason the percentage of overweight teens has increased over the past 50 years?Teens are spending more time outsideThere is more junk food and fast food availableTV commercials promote healthy foodPeople have less access to food
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe kidneys contain millions of tiny filtering units called _____________.UrineVilliPeristalsisNephrons
- 36. Multiple ChoiceBased on the food label, how much of the Daily Values does this food meet in terms of total fat? (click the photo to enlarge)230 Calories3g10%2/3 cup
- 37. Multiple Choice____________ are nutrients needed for growth and repair of the body's tissues.CarbohydratesFatsFiberProteins
- 38. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following is important to maintain a healthy weight?Getting all the nutrients your body needsBalancing calories eaten with physical activityWashing hands when preparing foodEating nutrient-dense food
- 39. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Excretion can take place in the lungs and skinTrueFalse
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following digestive organs can you live without?GallbladderLiverPancreasStomach
- 41. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: If your family all falls in the same weight range, you will also be in that weight range and stay there.TrueFalse
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the recommended daily amount of physical activity a 7th grader should be getting?150 minutes45 minutes2 hours60 minutes
- 43. Multiple ChoiceOf the 3 weight factors, which is most influential in your body weight?HeredityActivity LevelBody Composition
- 44. Multiple ChoiceFact or Myth: Eating disorders only affect females.FactMyth
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT considered a nutrient-dense food?Fruit punchSalmonBok choyOranges
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhy is calcium so important for growing bodies?Builds strong bonesTastes goodIt is low in fat
- 47. Multiple Choice___________ is another name for sodium.SweatStarchSugarSalt
- 48. Multiple ChoiceIn which organ are most nutrients absorbed into the body?Large intestineSmall intestineEsophagusStomach
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of mechanical digestion?Saliva making food "mushy" as you chewChewing your foodGastric juices turning food into chyme in the stomachNutrient absorption
- 50. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Muscle weighs more than fat.TrueFalse
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a reason that more people are overweight today than 50 years ago?Increased portion sizesMore packaged foodMore reliability on cars/technology to move usIncreased physical activity
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