Health Test

______ is a tough complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest.

Fiber

Illness caused by toxins an organism has produced in a food.

Foodborne Intoxication

Chemical messengers that influence the basic processes in your body.

Hormones

Rate at which the body uses energy.

Metabolism

Sugars that occur naturally in some foods, including fruit, maple syrup, and dairy products, are _____.

Simple Carbohydrates

Overnutrition occurs when people consume more calories then they need.

True

Saturated fats are found primarily in animal-based foods and are solid at room temperature.

True

A _________ food is a food that has relatively few calories but is rich in vitamins, minerals and other substances that positively affect your health.

nutrient-dense

Substances that are added to food products to extend the products' shelf lives improve their flavors are called food ________.

Additives

The energy provided by food is measured in a unit called ______.

Calorie

Type of fat that is made by the body and is also present in some foods

Cholesterol

___________ is a dangerous condition in which the body loses more fluids than it takes in.

Dehydration

In a food label's ingredient list, ingredients are listed by how nutritious they are.

False

People should avoid eating any fats, if possible.

False

Description of food that is produced without chemical pesticides, bioengineering, or high-energy radiation.

Organic

The three types of nutrients that provide energy to your body are carbohydrates, fats, and ________.

Proteins

______ is a graphic designed to remind people about how much of each food group they should eat at a meal.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Your body only requires very small amounts of this type of nutrient to function properly.

Vitamins

Chemical units that make up proteins.

Amino Acids

Condition, characterized by weakness, fatigue, and headaches; occurs when people do not ingest enough iron.

Anemia

The government agency that regulates the labeling of food products is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

False

The body obtains energy by breaking down carbohydrates into ______.

Glucose