20 questions
Which of the following is a good source of fiber?
lettuce
milk
potato
butter
The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.
Carbohydrates
Water
Minerals
Vitamins
Consuming too much fat _____________.
Increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Makes you tired.
Makes you hungry.
Increases your risk of lung cancer.
Water is extremely important to your health because ________________.
it makes us sweat.
it gives us energy.
it is vital in all of the body's major functions.
it helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen.
Oils, butter and margarine are ____________.
Fats
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Vitamins
Fiber is important because _______________.
it helps clean the blood
it repairs the muscles
it helps clean the digestive system
it sends electrical messages around the body.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
Unsaturated
Amino acids
Saturated
Calories
Unsaturated fat comes from ______________.
Broccoli
Butter
Margarine
Pasta
Food is _______________-
any solid or liquid that can provide the body with nutrients
only solids that can provide the body with nutrients
only liquids that can provide the body with nutrients
any solid or liquid that can provide the body with minerals
Energized
Which vitamin is needed most when we receive a bleeding wound?
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
The mineral calcium is needed for _____________.
strong bones and teeth
healthy thyroid gland
healthy nerves
healthy red blood cells
The most abundant nutrient in the body is __________.
water
fiber
vitamins
carbohydrates
About how much percentage of the body is water?
70%
20%
90%
10%
Fiber is needed to __________.
prevent constipation
provide a source of energy
grow and repair cells
provide strong teeth and bones
Cholesterol can be lowered by _________.
fiber
water
Vitamin A
Calcium
Food sources rich in fiber include _______.
whole grain
dairy
water
meat
Which vitamin is needed for healthy vision?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin K
Vitamin D