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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?carbohydratesvitaminswaterminerals
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true about most fast foods?they are low in nutrient densitythey are high in fat and caloriesthey are low in vitamins and mineralsall of the above
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?to learn the food labelto provide all the nutrients you needto keep from getting bored with your dietto help improve physical fitness
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe basic building block of a carbohydrate is a _____________ molecule.sugarcalciumsodium
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAn athlete is preparing to run a marathon (26.2 miles), decide which of the following meals she should eat the night before to provide the most energy for the race?eat a steak and drink a coffeeload up on candy bars and chipseat pasta and drink watereat a bowl of cereal and drink an energy drink
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?sodium weakens bones and teethsodium can lead to high blood pressuresodium is linked to cancersodium causes a person to be diabetic
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?5678
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIf a student is looking at the ingredient list on a food label and water is listed first, she would know that________________________water weighs the most in the productwater weighs the least in the productthe list is in no particular order
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the body’s physical response for the need of food?appetitehungercraving
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?vitaminsfatsproteinscarbohydrates
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy are carbohydrates so important in our diet?They help make us sleepyThey make it hard to concentrateThey give us energy
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of a carbohydrate?Olive oilAvocadoBrown riceGreek Yogurt
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow can you make this meal healthier? Baked chicken, french fries, green beansReplace the green beans with carrotsReplace the baked chicken with fried chickenReplace the french fries with a baked potatoAdd a soda
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhole grains contain which of the following nutrients?FiberMineralsVitaminsAll of the above
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIn which foods can you find carbohydrates?FruitVegetablesGrainsAll of the above
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