Physical Health unit

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There are [blank] minerals used by the human body to maintain health.

13

A Calorie is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of

1kg of water 1 degree celsius

No more than [blank] % of a person's total calorie intake should consist of fat.

30

The average adolescent should consume no more than [blank] grams of fat per day

65-70

What is a "balanced diet"?

A balanced diet is a diet in which the various food groups are consumed in the correct proportions.

the process by which the cell uses nutrients to repair or build new tissues

Anabolism

Maintaining a healthy body depends on

Both vitamins and minerals

In addition to taste buds, what should also guide our eating habits?

Calroie, nutrient, and fat content should also guide what we eat.

What is the best way to get the right amount of vitamins needed for proper growth and development?

Eating vitamin-rich foods is the best way for people to get enough vitamins needed for proper growth and development.

molecule responsible for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body

Enzyme

Briefly explain the role of enzymes in digestion.

Enzymes break down the nutrients in food. Certain enzymes are released to speed up the break down of specific nutrients.

Meat is a rich source of Vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals.

False

What is the basic difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?

Fat-soluble vitamins are dependent upon fats for absorption into the bloodstream. They are stored in fat cells found in the liver, kidneys, and wherever other fat tissue is found, which means they do not need to be ingested daily. On the other hand, water-soluble vitamins, besides B12, is only stored for a short amount of time so it must be ingested daily.

remove the build-up of cholesterol on the walls of arteries.

HDLs

Why is it important to eat a variety of food?

It is important to eat a variety of food because every food has different amounts and types of nutrients.

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

It is important to eat foods from each group everyday because eating just from one group does not give you all the essential nutrients for good health.

cell converts nutrients into energy or materials for growth, repair, reproduction, and maintenance

Metabolism

chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion

Nutrients

What are nutrients?

Nutrients are chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion.

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

Nutrition

What is involved in physical fitness?

Physical fitness involves the optimal functioning of the circulatory, respiratory, and muscular systems

According to the text, the scientific definition of nutrition is: "the proper supply of nutrients essential for: __________"

Repair Growth Immunity Energy Reproduction

How do taste buds help us to eat better?

Taste buds make us want to eat a variety of different flavorful foods. The want for different types of food allows people to get all the nutrients they need.

What types of foods are the best source of calories?

The best source of calories is food that is high in vitamins and minerals and low in fat and sugars.

What information do food labels provide?

The food labels give the ingredients, fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamin and mineral values inside the food. It also lists the percentage of U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) of essential nutrients.

What is the known role of vitamins within the cell?

The precise role of vitamins in cellular activities is not really understood. We do know is that some vitamins work with enzymes to initiate chemical reactions within the cell. For example, on the cellular level, Vitamin C works with certain enzymes to produce new bone cells.

Meat products tend to be high in fat and cholesterol.

True

The oils in a healthy diet come from fish, nuts and vegetable sources.

True

Too many fats may contribute to future health problems.

True

vitamin helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection

Vitamin A

linked to increased immunity and the destruction of toxic substances within the body

Vitamin C

Explain why vitamins are essential to good health.

Vitamins are essential for good health because they are essential to all cellular activity. Without vitamins the body can not covert fats and carbohydrates into energy. The body could also not repair and construct new cells or carry out any normal function like breathing and thinking without vitamins.

According to the My Plate and other related charts, why is it important to know what a "serving" is?

We all need the general size of proportions and not over eat in one food group. Also eating too much or too little in one group is unhealthy for people.

an energy molecule produced when oxygen reacts with glucose

adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

exercise that requires the use of oxygen to produce energy

aerobic

When a cell is damaged by infection or disease, [blank] are used like building materials to repair cell structures.

amino acids and fats

exercise that does not require the use of oxygen to metabolize energy

anaerobic

The most important meal of the day is

breakfast

is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.

calcium

What is the body's primary energy source?

carbohydrates

__________________are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.

carbohydrates

Grain products are a good source of

carbohydrates & vitamin b complex

found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits

carotene

the conversion of nutrients into energy

catabolism

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.

cholesterol

the most abundant source of Vitamin C

citrus fruits

food source that contains all the essential amino acids

complete protein

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

complex

The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to

eat a variety of foods

Regular exercise will enable you to perform daily tasks with an increased amount of

energy

proteins that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food sources

essential amino acids

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder whereby a person cannot stop eating.

false

Feelings of satisfaction is the body's way of telling you to continue eating.

false

Like meat, beans are considered a complete protein.

false

Meat is not a good source of protein because it does not provide the body with all the essential amino acids.

false

Milk protein is not a complete protein.

false

The Food and Drug Administration has determined that the four food groups give adequate nutritional representation.

false

The best source of water is soda with caffeine.

false

The best way to regulate your eating habits is to eat whenever food is available

false

The body can survive 8-10 days without water.

false

The body is less than 20 percent water.

false

Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as

fat

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon [blank] for their absorption by cells

fat

is/are the most concentrated form of energy.

fats

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

fatty acids

Foods with a lot of [blank] are good sources of Vitamins C, B6 , and E, and are also linked to the reduction of cancer-causing agents.

fiber

helps to keep the digestive system working properly and guards against colon cancer

fiber

The 5 means of measuring physical fitness are: Cardio-respiratory, muscular, endurance, composition and _____.

flexibility

What type of ingredients should you avoid eating?

foods with chemicals and dyes in them.

the type of sugar found in all fruits

fructose

During digestion, carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars. The most important one is

glucose

Unused glucose that is converted to [blank] is stored in the liver

glycogen

According to the text, the basis for physical fitness is

good eating habits

food sources that do not contain all the essential amino acids

incomplete proteins

a product of anaerobic exercise

lactic acid

Macronutrients are needed by the body in [blank] amounts in order to maintain good health.

large

example of a whole grain

oatmeal

According to the food chart in the lesson, what food belongs to the grain group.

pizza

Eating a high [blank] breakfast will keep you energized throughout the day

protein

the nutrient that is essential to cellular construction, reproduction, and maintenance

protein

It is important to eat _____ meals in order to be healthy.

regular

eating [ blank] meals will help you to establish healthy eating habits.

regular

The consumption of [blank] fats causes the rise of low-density lipoprotein in the blood.

saturated

fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.

saturated

one-half cup of blueberries

serving size

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

simple

Trace elements are needed by the body in [blank] amounts

small

Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain

starches and sugar

table sugar

sucrose

Dairy products provide a source of calcium and protein.

true

Food brings health to our bodies and reminds us of God's goodness toward us.

true

Four to five glasses of milk contains the right amount of calcium for a growing adolescent for one day.

true

Healthy eating habits are based on an attitude of thankfulness towards God.

true

Hunger is the body's way of telling you that it is in need of essential nutrients.

true

In addition to nutrition, exercise is an important means of maintaining your health.

true

The body loses approximately 5-6 pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation.

true

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

true

The consumption of [blank] fats causes the rise of high-density lipoprotein in the blood.

unsaturated

an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A

vegetables

breads and cereals are better for your health because they provide your body with complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

whole grain


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