High School Health Unit 2 Test
Vitamin A
vitamin helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection
1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius
A calorie is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
pizza
According to the food chart in the lesson, what food belongs to the grain group. potatoes pizza peanut butter beans
resting heart rate
According to the text, one way to measure an individual's cardiorespiratory fitness is to measure the ______________________________________________________________________________________________
good eating
According to the text, the basis for physical fitness is __________________________________________________________________ habits
False
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder whereby a person cannot stop eating. True False
lean fat
Body composition is examined with regards to ___________ mass in proportion to body ________.
starches and sugars
Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain _______________________________________________________________________.
True
Dairy products provide a source of calcium and protein. True False
glucose
During digestion, carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars. The most important one is ________________________.
regular
Eating _____________________ meals will help you to establish healthy eating habits.
protein
Eating a high _____________________ breakfast will keep you energized throughout the day.
fat
Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as _________.
False
Fast twitch fibers enable the muscles to exert force for a long period of time. True False
False
Feelings of satisfaction is the body's way of telling you to continue eating. True False
True
Food brings health to our bodies and reminds us of God's goodness toward us. True False
True
Four to five glasses of milk contains the right amount of calcium for a growing adolescent for one day. True False
True
Healthy eating habits are based on an attitude of thankfulness towards God. True False
True
Hunger is the body's way of telling you that it is in need of essential nutrients. True False
True
Increasing the intensity of an exercise will increase the strength of a muscle. True False
regular
It is important to eat ____________________ meals in order to be healthy. Regular Large Small Occasional
False
Like meat, beans are considered a complete protein. True False
large
Macronutrients are needed by the body in ________________ amounts in order to maintain good health.
False
Milk protein is not a complete protein. True False
True
Muscles and joints that can move through their full range of motion are more powerful, more coordinated, and less likely to be injured. True False
30
No more than ________ percent of a person's total calorie intake should consist of fat.
aerobic exercise
One of the best ways to improve cardiorespiratory fitness is to participate in ____________________________________________________________________________. spectator sports aerobic exercise
energy
Regular exercise will enable you to perform daily tasks with an increased amount of _____________________
circulation
Regular participation in stretching exercises increases __________________________________, making muscles and joints more flexible.
Growth Reproduction Repair Immunity Energy
Select all that apply. According to the text, the scientific definition of nutrition is: "the proper supply of nutrients essential for: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________" Growth Reproduction Repair Immunity Energy
False
Slow twitch fibers contract rapidly. True False
True
Strength is the ability of a muscle to exert force. True False
flexibility
The 5 means of measuring physical fitness are: Cardio-respiratory, muscular, endurance, composition and ___________________________________. coordination motor skills flexibility
False
The Food and Drug Administration has determined that the four food groups give adequate nutritional representation. True False
65-70
The average adolescent should consume no more than _________________ grams of fat per day.
eat a variety of foods
The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to _______________________________________________________________________________
12
The target heart rate must be maintained for ____ minutes for aerobic exercise to be beneficial. 60 20 12 5
13
There are ______ minerals used by the human body to maintain health.
True
Too many fats may contribute to future health problems. True False
small
Trace elements are needed by the body in ______________ amounts.
glycogen
Unused glucose that is converted to __________________________ is stored in the liver.
amino acids and fats
When a cell is damaged by infection or disease, _________________________________________________________________________ are used like building materials to repair cell structures.
Fats
____________ is/are the most concentrated form of energy.
HDLs
____________ remove the build-up of cholesterol on the walls of arteries.
Flexibility
____________________________demonstrates the possible range of motion of muscles, joints, and ligaments. Flexibility Endurance Compostion
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
an energy molecule produced when oxygen reacts with glucose
vegetables
an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A
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
oatmeal
example of a whole grain
anaerobic
exercise that does not require the use of oxygen to metabolize energy
complete protein
food source that contains all the essential amino acids
incomplete proteins
food sources that do not contain all the essential amino acids
carotene
found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits
fiber
helps to keep the digestive system working properly and guards against colon cancer
essential amino acids
proteins that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food sources
sucrose
table sugar
anabolism
the process by which the cell uses nutrients to repair or build new tissues
fructose
the type of sugar found in all fruits
fiber
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.
carbohydrates Vitamin B complex
Grain products are a good source of ___________________________________________________________ and ______________________________________________________________________________.
True
In addition to nutrition, exercise is an important means of maintaining your health. True False
Both vitamins and minerals
Maintaining a healthy body depends on: Vitamins Minerals Both vitamins and minerals
False
Meat is a rich source of Vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals. True False
False
Meat is not a good source of protein because it does not provide the body with all the essential amino acids. True False
True
Meat products tend to be high in fat and cholesterol. True False
False
The best source of water is soda with caffeine. True False
False
The best way to regulate your eating habits is to eat whenever food is available. True False
False
The body can survive 8-10 days without water. True False
False
The body is less than 20 percent water. True False
True
The body loses approximately 5-6 pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation. True False
saturated
The consumption of _________________________________ fats causes the rise of low-density lipoprotein in the blood.
unsaturated
The consumption of ____________________________________________ fats causes the rise of high-density lipoprotein in the blood.
breakfast
The most important meal of the day is __________________________________________.
True
The oils in a healthy diet come from fish, nuts and vegetable sources. True False
True
To increase the amount of slow twitch fibers in a muscle, you need to exercise at low intensity for increasingly longer periods of time. True False
fat
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon ________ for their absorption by cells.
True
Water is the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body. True False
Carbohydrates
What is the body's primary energy source? Sugars Fats Carbohydrates Proteins
Physical
You can keep your body healthy by participating in _______________________ activity. Academic Artistic Mental Physical
diet and exercise
Your body composition can be changed by altering two factors, __________________________________________________________________
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.
Calcium
___________________________ is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.
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.
Mesomorphs
____________________________________ have bodies that are of normal height and are well built.
Carbohydrates
______________________________________ are the body's primary and immediate source of energy. Proteins Fats Carbohydrates
Ectomorphs
_______________________________________ have bodies that are tall and thin.
Fatty acids
________________________________________________________ are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.
Whole grain
________________________________________________________ breads and cereals are better for your health because they provide your body with complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
lactic acid
a product of anaerobic exercise
aerobic
exercise that requires the use of oxygen to produce energy
Vitamin C
linked to increased immunity and the destruction of toxic substances within the body
enzyme
molecule responsible for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body
serving size
one-half cup of blueberries
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
nutrition
the proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy
