Health

T/F: Junk food should never be eaten.

False. If your body needs quick energy, junk food could help.

Why isn't it necessary for some people to take vitamin and mineral supplements?

If you eat a healthy diet, you can get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs through your food.

How does calcium help you?

It supports healthy bones.

Calorie

Unit of energy

Name several benefits of drinking water.

Water hydrates you, increases your energy level, regulates body temperature, delivers oxygen throughout the body, helps with brain function, helps with weight loss, regulates blood pressure, boosts performance during exercise, prevents some types of headaches, prevents kidney damage, helps you absorb all the B and C vitamins, gives you healthier skin, lubricates your joints, and flushes the body of waste.

The number of calories it takes to keep your body running if it stayed at rest is called what?

basal metabolic rate

What is the biggest factor that affects how many calories you need each day?

body weight

Who needs more calories, teenage boys or teenage girls?

boys

Give an example of a grain product.

bread, pasta, breakfast cereal, rice...

What important mineral is in dairy products?

calcium

Give three examples of vegetables.

carrots, corn, broccoli, peas...

Give three examples of junk food.

chocolate bars, chips, candy, soda...

What do you call foods that contain more than one food group?

combination foods

Give an example of a combination food.

peanut butter sandwich, pepperoni pizza, spaghetti and meatballs...

Name two life situations that affect the number of calories your body needs.

pregnancy, illness

Name at least three reasons why food labels are required to be shown on food products.

to show the number of calories, to show foods that people could be allergic to, to show people which foods are more nutritious with less fat, sugar, and cholesterol and more vitamins, fiber and protein

T/F: All foods contain calories.

true

T/F: Different food groups help you in different ways.

true

T/F: If your metabolism is higher, it is easier to lose weight.

true

T/F: You need more calories if you are more physically active.

true

What type of vitamins dissolve in water and are not stored in the body?

water-soluble

Why are some foods considered junk food?

They give you a lot of calories without giving you a lot of nutrition.

Fruits and vegetables are nutritionally dense. What does that mean?

They give you the most nutrients and vitamins for the number of calories you eat.

How do calories help us?

They help us live and function.

How do vitamins and minerals help you?

They help your organs function properly. They help you maintain healthy skin, bones, teeth and hair.

How many servings of proteins do you need each day?

2-3 servings

How many servings of dairy products should you have each day?

2-4

How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you have each day?

5-10 servings

Name two ways that proteins help you.

Proteins provide amino acids which the body needs, and the proteins are a good source of iron.

How does height affect the number of calories people need?

Taller people need more calories.

Name two benefits of a balanced diet.

You will get the energy and nutrients you need to stay healthy.

If you weighed 140 pounds, approximately how many calories would your body need each day to do its most basic functions?

about 1400 (140 x 10)

Give three examples of fruits.

apples, oranges, bananas, grapes...

Name five factors that determine how many calories you need each day.

current body weight, physical activity level, age, gender, and height

What is another name for junk food?

extras

T/F: All people need about the same number of calories every day.

false

T/F: From the time we are born until we die, our bodies need progressively more calories.

false

T/F: The average adult needs about 5000 calories each day.

false

What type of vitamins are A, D, E, and K?

fat-soluble

What are the four main food groups?

grains, fruits and vegetables, dairy, and protein

Name two reasons why you might need to take a vitamin supplement.

if you choose to omit a certain food group or if you have allergies

Give three examples of foods in the protein food group.

meat, eggs, nuts, peanut butter...

The chemical processes that occur in your body to keep you alive is called what?

metabolism

Give three examples of dairy products.

milk, yogurt, cheese...

What supplement can you take to ensure you get the right balance of each vitamin?

multi-vitamin