Physical Fitness Unit 1 Quiz 3 (FIXED)
(True or False) A food with a high glycemic index is digested slowly.
False
(True or False) Eating disorders are a good way to lose weight.
False
(True or False) Incomplete proteins do not satisfy the suggested daily intake of protein; only complete proteins do.
False
contain all nine essential amino acids
complete proteins
release energy slowly into the blood
complex carbohydrates
digested easily by the body
simple sugars
a part of the body that is made up of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord
neurological system
line the nerves and organs of the body
fats
unhealthy fats from animal sources
saturated fats
unhealthy fats from animal sources which tend to be solid at room temperature
saturated fats
the actual amount of food that is eaten in a single meal
serving size
the low energy and hungry feeling that come when the body recovers from the sugar high
sugar crash
the hyperactive and edgy feeling that comes when there is too much sugar in the blood stream
sugar high
healthy fats from plant or fish sources which tend to be liquid at room temperature
unsaturated fats
can be acquired from a pill
vitamins
the measurement of the waist and hips; a ratio used to determine if there is too much fat on a person's stomach for him to be healthy
waist-to-hip ratio
prevents dehydration
water
Why is it important to know how many calories you need each day?
It helps you maintain your weight and it is different depending on how much you exercise
What serving size is used for raw vegetable salads with low fat or no dressing?
None, no limitations!
What waist-to-hip ratio is healthy for women?
Numbers below or equal to .8
What waist-to-hip ratio is healthy for men?
Numbers below or equal to .9
What serving size are used for breads and muffins/bagels?
One slice of bread is a serving size and half of a muffin or bagel is a serving size.
What serving size for side dishes should you use?
The size of your fingers together
What serving size should you use for proteins?
The size of your palm
Why is it important to eat complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbohydrates at meals?
They help keep your blood sugar from rising too high. They keep you full longer. They keep you from getting a sugar crash.
(True or False) Exercise and healthy eating are the best ways to manage your weight.
True
(True or False) Most teenagers should eat about 5-6 ounces of protein each day.
True
(True or False) Proteins in the body are formed from twenty amino acids.
True
(True or False) The healthiest person is the one who combines regular exercise with proper eating habits.
True
a non-digestible substance that come from plant sources; it helps the body move food through the digestive system
fiber
non-digestible food substance from plants
fiber
the measure of how quickly foods are being digested in the body
glycemic index
a condition in which the body has the proper amount of water in it to perform normally
hydrated
often found in vegetables and rice
incomplete proteins
(True or False) Unsaturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature.
False
the basic building blocks of proteins
amino acids
the measurement of how much energy is in the food that is eaten
calorie
a condition in which the body does not have all the water it needs to function properly; can be mild or can be severe and lead to death
dehydrated
unhealthy eating habits related to the amount of food eaten
eating disorder
nine protein building blocks that cannot be made by the body so they must obtained through food
essential amino acids
