Health Unit 2
An adolescent needs to eat around _______ servings of grain products each day.
10
the number of cups of fruits that a teenager needs to eat each day
2 1/2
the number of cups of vegetables that a teenager needs to eat each day
3 1/2
No more than ______ percent of a person's total calorie intake should consist of oils/fat.
30
The average adolescent should consume to no more than _____ tsp of fat per day.
8
According to The Bible, what types of food has God given us to eat?
A variety of different foods he created. Eat any food God has created
the process by which the cells uses nutrients to repair or build new tissues
Anabolism
______________ is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
A ______________ is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of I kilogram of water I degree Celsius.
Calorie
_______________ are the body's primary and most immediate source of energy.
Carbohydrates
________________ are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.
Carbohydrates
Grain products are a good source of _________________ and _______________.
Carbohydrates and Vitamin B
What are the six major nutrients that are found in food?
Carbohydrates, fat, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals
List six nutrients that are found in food.
Carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins, protein, minerals
the conversion of nutrients into energy
Catabolism
What are nutrients?
Chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion
______________ 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
an excellent source of Vitamin C
Citrus Fruits
food source that contains all the essential amino acids
Complete protein
______________ carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose, and therefore, help maintain proper blood sugar levels.
Complex
What five categories is my plate divided into?
Dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, protein
proteins that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food sources
Essential amino acids
T/F Meat is a rich source of Vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals.
False
T/F Meat is the best source of protein because it does not provide the body with the all the essential amino acids.
False
T/F The best source of water is liquids that contain caffeine.
False
T/F The best way to regulate your eating habits is to eat whenever food is available.
False
T/F The body is less than 20 percent water.
False
Excess fat, whether saturated or polyunsaturated/monounsaturated, is stored as ______________.
Fat
What is the basic difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
Fat soluble are dependent on fats for absorption into the bloodstream. Water-soluble includes vitamins C, B 12, and B complex vitamins
________________ are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.
Fatty Acids
_______________________ are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.
Fatty acids
__________________________ demonstrates the possible range of motion of muscles, joints, and ligaments.
Flexibility
What types of foods are the best source of calories?
Foods that are high in vitamins and minerals and low in sugars and fats
During digestion, carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into _______________.
Glucose
the cell's main source of energy
Glucose
__________ remove the build-up of cholesterol on the walls of arteries.
HDLs
What is the purpose of maintaining your "target heart rate" during aerobic exercise?
In order for aerobic exercise to be beneficial, you should try to maintain your target heart rate.
Briefly explain the role of enzymes in digestion.
In various organs of the digestive tract, specific enzymes are released to breakdown specific nutrients.
food sources that do not contain all the essential amino acids
Incomplete proteins
What information do food labels provide?
Lists fats, carbs, proteins, vitamins. minerals. and ingredients
______________ are needed by the body in large amounts in order to maintain good health.
Macro-elements
the process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials
Metabolism
_____________ is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.
Milk
Why is it important to eat foods each day for each of the five food groups?
No food group can supply all the essential nutrients needed for good health
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon _______________ for their absorption by cells.
Oils
the nutrient that is essential to cellular construction, reproduction, and maintenance
Protein
______________ fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.
Saturated
__________________ fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.
Saturated
____________ carbohydrates do not take long to digest, and therefore, cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.
Simple
Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain ______________ and _______________.
Starch and sugar
What is the scientific definition of "nutrition"?
The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.
What is a balanced diet?
The various food groups are consumed in the right proportions
Why are vitamins essential to good health?
They help the body convert carbohydrates into energy; they aid in the repair and construction of cells; they facilitate normal bodily functions.
Why did God give us food?
To strengthen us and give us pleasure
____________ are needsd by the body in small amounts.
Trace elements
T/F "Extras" are meant to enhance the flavor of food and should be eaten in small amounts.
True
T/F A glutton is a person that habitually ignores his or her feelings of hunger for the sake of vanity.
True
T/F Healthy eating habits are based on an attitude of thankfulness towards God.
True
T/F Hunger is the body's way of telling you that it is in need of essential nutrients.
True
T/F The body cannot survive more than a couple of days without water.
True
T/F The body loses approximately 5-6 pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation.
True
T/F Water is the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.
True
helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection
Vitamin A
linked to increased immunity and the destruction of toxic substances within the body
Vitamin C
Dairy Products are a good source of protein, calcium, and _____________________.
Vitamin D
What guidelines are given in regards to intensity and frequency, to improve muscular strength?
Weight lifting can be harmful to growing bones and joints, limit to 2 times a week for 15-30 minutes and do a different muscle group each time.
Explain briefly why vitamins are essential to good health.
Without them, the body cannot convert carbohydrates and fats into energy, cannot repair and construct new cells; nor can it carry out normal functions as thinking and breathing.
What is cardiorespiratory fitness?
ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to efficiently transfer oxygen and nutrients to skeletal muscles.
an energy molecule produced when oxygen reacts with glucose
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
exercise that requires the use of oxygen to produce energy
aerobic
To improve cardiorespiratory fitness, what types of exercises should a person participate in and for how long?
aerobic exercises of moderate intensity for approximately 30 minutes three or four times a week
Exercise that does not require the use of oxygen to produce energy
anaerobic
A _____________ is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 Kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.
calorie
List the five means of measuring physical fitness?
cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, body composition
found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits
carotene
food source that contains all the essential amino acids.
complete protein
amount of time needed to perform an exercise
duration
The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to ________________________________________________.
eat a variety of foods
Regular exercise will enable you to perform daily tasks with an increased amount of ________________________ and ________________________.
enthusiasm and energy
In addition to nutrition, _____________________________________ is an important means of maintaining your health.
exercise
Foods with a lot of _________ are food sources of Vitamins C, B, and E, are are also linked to the reduction of cancer-causing agents.
fiber
helps to keep the digestive system working properly and guards against colon cancer
fiber
how often an exercise is performed
frequency
the sugar found in fruits
frutcose
The basis for physical fitness is ___________________ habits.
good eating
Eating regular meals will_________________.
help you to establish healthy eating habits and keep you energized throughout the day
level of effect needed to perform an exercise
intensity
a product of anaerobic exercise
lactic acid
the process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials.
metabolism
There are 13 known ____________ used by the body to maintain health.
minerals
a type of exercise
mode
The consumption of ________________________________________________ fats causes the rise of high-density lipoprotein in the blood.
polyunsaturated/monounsaturated
Muscles and joints that can move through their full range of motion are more __________________, more ______________, and less likely to be injured.
powerful and coordinated
Dairy products are a good source of ____________, calcium, and vitamin D.
protein
In order for breakfast to keep you energized throughout the day, it must consist mainly of _______________.
protein
The consumption of ______________ fats causes the rise of low-density lipoprotein in the blood.
saturated
What guidelines are given in regards to intensity and frequency, to improve flexibility?
stretching exercises before and after each workout session for 10 minutes. So this slowly
table sugar
sucrose
What is involved in physical fitness?
the optimal function of the circulatory, respiratory, and muscular systems
an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A
vegetables
