health unit 2

DEVELOPING PROPER EATING HABITS

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VITAMINS AND MINERALS

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOODS

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MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH

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BENEFITS OF PROPER NUTRITION

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1. Vitamins that do not need to be ingested daily. 2. Vitamins that are stored by the body for only a short period. They should be taken daily.

1 fat-soluble vitamins 2 water-soluble vitamins

How many minutes must the target heart rate be maintained in order for aerobic exercise to be beneficial?

12

How many days can the body survive without water?

2-3

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

30

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

5-6

enzyme

A large protein molecule responsible for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body.

How can you maintain a healthy body?

Both A and C

nutrients

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

Select ALL of the following statements that are true about a daily food plan.

Daily food plans are the same for everyone. In order to use My Plate properly, it is important to know your personal daily food plan.

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

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

catabolism

The conversion of nutrients into energy.

metabolism

The process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials for growth, repair, 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.

Select all that apply. Which of the following are reasons why vitamins are essential to good health?

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

What is a "balanced diet"?

a diet in which most of the essential nutrients are ingested every day

According to the text, one way to measure an individual's cardiorespiratory fitness is to measure the:

active heart rate

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

aerobic exercise

What are some components of a healthy diet?

all of the above

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

amino acids

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

amino acids

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

calcuim

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

calorie

Select all that apply. In addition to taste buds, what should also guide our eating habits?

calorie content nutrient content fat content cravings

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

carbohydrates

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

carbohydrates

Grain products are a good source of and

carbohydrates & vitamin b complex

The ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to efficiently transfer oxygen and nutrients to skeletal muscles is known as:

cardiorespiratory fitness

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

Milk is a(n) protein.

complete

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

complex

Vitamins A and D can be found in any:

dairy product

Regular participation in exercises increases circulation, making muscles and joints more

endurance , flexibility

Select all that apply. Regular exercise will enable you to perform daily tasks with an increased amount of:

energy enthusiasm time

Vitamins work with to initiate chemical reactions within cells.

enzymes

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

exercise

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

false

Nutrients can be obtained from eating only one type of food.

false

The best source of water is soda with caffeine.

false

Which kind of muscle fibers contract rapidly?

fast twitch

Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as

fat

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

fats

is/are the most concentrated form of energy.

fats

Select all that apply. What types of foods are the best source of calories?

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

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

glucose

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

glycogen

According to the text, the basis for physical fitness is

good eating habits

Select all that apply. According to the text's definition, nutrition is "the proper supply of nutrients essential for:"

growth reproduction circulation repair energy

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

hdls

Beans are considered a(n) protein.

incomplete

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

macro elements

There are 13 used by the body to maintain health.

minerals

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

protein

Select the FIVE categories of My Plate.

protein fruits vegetables grains dairy

Eating meals will help you to establish healthy eating habits.

regular

Select all that apply. Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain:

starch and sugar

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder whereby people:

starve themselves

CARBOHYDRATES, FATS, AND PROTEINS

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DAIRY GROUP AND PROTEINS

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EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

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HEALTHY EATING HABITS

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Matching. 1. the nutrient that is essential to cellular construction, reproduction, and maintenance 2. proteins that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food sources 3. food source that contains all the essential amino acids 4. food sources that do not contain all the essential amino acids

1: essential amino acids 2 protein 3 complete protein 4 incomplete proteins

A growing adolescent needs the equivalent of __________ glasses of milk a day in order to get the right amount of calcium.

4-5

The body is over ____ percent water.

60

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

65-70

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

True

Select all that apply. Meat is a rich source of:

Vitamin B-12 B-complex vitamins protein iron

The most important meal of the day is

breakfast

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

demonstrates the possible range of motion of muscles, joints, and ligaments.

flexibility

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

saturated

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

saturated

fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.

saturated

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

simple

To increase the amount of fibers in a muscle, you need to exercise at low intensity for increasingly longer periods of time.

slow twitch

Which kind of muscle fibers enable the muscles to exert force for a long period of time?

slow twitch

"Extras" are meant to enhance the flavor of food and should be eaten in amounts.

small

Feelings of satisfaction is the body's way of telling you to:

stop eating

The ability of a muscle to exert force is:

strength

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

take a multi vitamin daily

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

take supplements

Select all that apply. What information do food labels provide?

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

The best way to regulate your eating habits is:

to eat only when youre hungry

are needed by the body in small amounts.

trace elements

Being healthy depends on eating the right kind and right amount of food. True

true

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

true

Meat products tend to be high in fat and cholesterol.

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

Taste buds encourage a desire for a variety of flavors, which also stimulates our appetite for foods that offer different nutrients.

true

both vitamins and minerals play an essential role to your body's health.

true

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

water

Select all that apply. Which of the following are means of measuring physical fitness?

weight endurance flexibility cardiorespiratory muscular

At least half of your grain servings should be products each day.

whole grain

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

whole grain