Online Health Test Physical Health

nutrients

Chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion are called

Glucose

During digestion, carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into

fat

Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as ____ in the body.

60

The body is over ____ percent water.

Nutrition

The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.

minerals

There are 13 used by the body to maintain health.

fat soluble vitamins, water soluble vitamins

Vitamins stored in fats cells; they do not have to be ingested daily: Vitamins that are stored in the body for a short time; they should be ingested daily:

The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.

What is the scientific definition of "nutrition"?

trace elements

are needed by the body in small amounts.

fatty acids

are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.

Select the SIX nutrients found in food

carbohydrates protein fat vitamins minerals water

simple

carbohydrates do not take long to digest and cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly

complex

carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose and help maintain proper blood sugar levels

Saturated

fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.

Calorie

A_____ is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.

starch sugar amino acids fats

Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain

foods that are high in vitamins and minerals foods that are low in fats and sugars

From what types of foods should you get most of your calories?

2-3

How many days can the body survive without water

proteins fruits vegetables grains dairy

Select the FIVE categories of My Plate

false

The best source of water is soda with caffeine

5-6

The body loses approximately _____ pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation.

Fats

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon ____ for their absorption by cells.

carbohydrates, fat, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals

What are the six major nutrients that are found in food?

the percentage of U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances of essential nutrients and minerals a list of ingredients

What information do food labels provide?

a diet in which the various food groups are consumed in the right proportion

What is a "balanced diet"?

Without vitamins the body could not grow. Without vitamins the body could not repair damaged tissue. Without vitamins the body could not produce energy. Without vitamins the body could not protect itself from infection.

Which of the following are reasons why vitamins are essential to good health

They help the body convert carbohydrates into energy; they aid in the repair and construction of cells; they facilitate normal bodily functions.

Why are vitamins essential to good health?

No food or food group can supply the body with all the essential nutrients needed for good health.

Why is it important to eat foods each day from each of the five food groups?

Enzymes

__________ chemically alter the make-up of nutrients, changing them into a form that can be readily used by cells

Marco-elements

are needed by the body in large amounts in order to maintain good health.

water

is the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body

Carbohydrates

is/are the body's primary and immediate source of energy

Cholesterol

is/are used by the body to synthesize Vitamin D, maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells, keep skin soft and supple, and transport fat to cells.