Health

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

1 kilogram of water 1 degree celsius

The target heart rate must be maintained for_______ minutes for aerobic exercise to be beneficial.

12

There are______ minerals used by the human body in order to maintain health.

13

No more than_____ percent of a person's total calorie intake should consist of fat.

30

The average adolescent should consume no more than___________ grams of fat per day.

65-70

What is a "balanced diet"?

A balanced diet is a diet where all of the food groups are eaten in the correct allocations.

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

Calcium

The five means of measuring physical witness are:

Cardio-respiratory, muscular, endurance, composition, and flexibility

What is involved in physical fitness?

Cardiorespiratory fitness, which is exercising regularly. These exercises include running long distances, biking, and swimming. This includes aerobic exercise, which strengthens the heart and the lungs.

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

Complex

Why is it important to eat a variety of food?

Eating a variety of food will help you to be healthy, since different foods belong to different food groups that are good for your body.

What do enzymes do in digestion?

Enzymes help break food down. They serve as catalysts in the process of chemically altering the makeup of nutrients, changing them into forms that can be readily used by cells throughout the body.

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 not needed to be taken every day, but water-soluble vitamins are.

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

It is important to know how much you should eat. Eating too much or too little of certain food groups can be unhealthy.

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

No food or food group can supply the body with all the essential nutrients needed for good health, so eating a variety of foods will get you all the nutrients you need for your body to be healthy.

How do taste buds help us to eat better?

Our taste buds help us to eat a variety of foods, since they orchestrate what tastes we like, helping us to eat different-tasting foods, from all the food groups.

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

Simple

What is the known role of vitamins within the cell?

Some vitamins work with enzymes to initiate chemical reactions within the cell.

Why are vitamins essential to good health?

They are essential to all cellular activity. Without them, the body cannot convert carbohydrates and fats into energy; it cannot repair and construct new cells, and it cannot carry out normal functions, like thinking or breathing.

Dairy products provide a source of calcium and protein.

True

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

Whole grain

lactic acid

a product of anaerobic exercise

One of the best ways to improve cardiorespiratory fitness is to participate in

aerobic exercise

When a cell is damaged by infection or disease, ______________________________ are used like building materials to repair cell structures

amino acids and fats

adenosine triphosphate(ATP)

an energy molecule produced when oxygen reacts with glucose

vegetables

an excellent source of Vitamins A and C

Fatty acids

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

Fats

are the most concentrated form of energy.

The most important meal of the day is___________________.

breakfast

What is the body's primary energy source?

carbohydrates

Grain products are a good source of________________ and ______________________.

carbohydrates; Vitamin B complex

metabolism

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

nutrients

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

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

eat a variety of foods.

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

eating a variety of foods.

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

eating patterns and a strict, healthy diet plan

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

energy

oatmeal

example of a whole grain

anaerobic

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

aerobic

exercise that requires the use of oxygen to produce energy

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

false

Fast twitch fibers enable the muscles to exert force for a long period of time.

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

Slow twitch fibers contract rapidly.

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________ for their absorption by cells.

fat

Saturated

fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.

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

fiber

What is cardiorespiratory fitness?

fitness that enables you to efficiently transfer oxygen and nutrients to skeletal muscles

What type of ingredients should you avoid eating?

food chemicals and dyes, as well as other added ingredients, such as added preservatives, colors, and flavors

What types of foods are the best source of calories?

food high in vitamins and minerals that is low in fat and sugars

complete protein

food source that contains all the essential amino acids

incomplete protein

food source that does not contain all the essential amino acids

carotene

found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits

The most important simple sugar is

glucose

Unused glucose that is converted to_____________ is stored in the liver.

glycogen

The basis for physical fitness is

good eating habits

fiber

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

Cholesterol

is 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.

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

large

Vitamin C

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

enzyme

molecule responsible for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body

serving size

one-half cup of blueberries

You can keep your body healthy by participating in______________ activity.

physical

essential amino acids

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

It is important to eat_____________ meals in order to be healthy.

regular

HDLs(high-density lipoproteins)

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

one way to measure an individual's cardiorespiratory fitness is to measure the

resting heart rate

The consumption of_______________ fats causes the rise of low-density lipoprotein in the blood.

saturated

Trace elements are needed by the body in________ amounts.

small

Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain

starches and sugars

sucrose

table sugar

catabolism

the conversion of nutrients into energy

citrus fruits

the most abundant source of Vitamin C

protein

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

anabolism

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

nutrition

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

fructose

the type of sugar found in all fruits

4 to 5 glasses of milk contains the right amount of calcium for a growing adolescent for one day.

true

Eating a high protein breakfast will keep you energized throughout the day.

true

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

true

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

true

Increasing the intensity of an exercise will increase the strength of a muscle.

true

Meat is a good source of protein because it provides the body with all of the essential amino acids.

true

Meat products tend to be high in fat and cholesterol.

true

Milk protein is a complete protein.

true

Strength is the ability of a muscle to exert force.

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

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

true

The consumption of________________ fats causes the rise of high-density lipoprotein in the blood.

unsaturated

Vitamin A

vitamin helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection

maintaining a healthy body depends on both

vitamins and minerals