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- 1. Multiple Choice
Junk foods arehigh in sugar and empty calorieshigh in vitaminsbetter for kidsgrowth foods - 2. Multiple ChoiceSnacks are about 1/4 of a teens' daily calories.TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich age group needs the most calories?senior adultschildrenteenagersbabies
- 4. Multiple ChoiceSaturated fat is bad for you.TrueFalse
- 5. Multiple ChoiceVending machine snacks and fast food are known to behigh in saturated fatshigh in saltlow in vitaminsall of the above
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAt what age does cholesterol start its waxy build-up in a person's blood vessels?childhoodteenage yearsyoung adultssenior adults
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich food is lowest in fat?gummy bearspotato chipschocolate kissespeanut butter cups
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe fiber in the skins of fruits and vegetables is important tohelp digestionprevent colon cancerget extra vitaminsall of the above
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe average middle school student needs how many calories each day?100-2001000-2000200-3002000-3000
- 10. Multiple ChoiceEating too much salt is associated with which condition?heart attackhigh blood pressurediabetesacne
- 11. Multiple ChoiceEating foods high in fats is associated with which health conditions?heart attackstrokeheart diseaseall of the above
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMindless snacking and eating more calories than a person burns up can lead toheart diseasediabetesobesitydeafness
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe six essential nutrients are:
carbohydrates, proteins, fats andminerals, vitamins, waterstarch, vitamins, sugarminerals, water, sugariron, salt and phosphorus - 14. Multiple ChoiceChoosing healthy snacks and good daily nutrition are important to a person's health.TrueFalse
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA person who burns more calories than he or she consumes willGain weightBecome ObeseLose weightMaintain their weight
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow many calories per gram does Fat provide?9473
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow does calcium help our body?Builds muscleHelps eyesightDevelops red blood cellsStrong bones
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat percentage of our daily calories need to come from carbohydrates?60%30%10%None
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?FiberCalciumZincVitamin B
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of these nutrients is not an energy-providing nutrient?
Water
Fats
Carbohydrates
Protein
- 21. Multiple Choice
What percentage of your body needs to be water to consider yourself "hydrated"?
67%
53%
92%
80%
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich nutrient is our body's most VITAL nutrient?CarbohydratesVitaminsWaterFats
- 23. Multiple Choice
Good nutrition is
essential throughout life.
not important during the teen years
most important for babies.
important only when you are sick.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Teens can lower their risk of cardiovascular disease by eating less
salt
fat
sugar
carbohydrates
- 25. Multiple Choice
What happens when you skip breakfast regularly?
You can become overweight.
You can lose weight.
You perform better in school.
You have plenty of energy.
- 26. Multiple Choice
_____ is the units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply the body.
nutrition
calories
nutrients
appetite
- 27. Multiple Choice
A guide for making healthful daily food choices
Food Guide Pyramid
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Aim for Fitness
Eating Right Guidelines
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