Health: Unit 2, Assignment 11

A calorie is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water _______.

1 degree Celsius

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

30%

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

65-70

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

Calcium

________ are the body's primary and most immediate source of energy. Fats Carbohydrates Proteins

Carbohydrates

Anorexia nervosa is a disorder closely related to painful cardio-pulmonary discomfort. True False

False

Condiments are meant to enhance the flavor of food and should be eaten in large amounts. True False

False

Meat is the best source of protein because it does not provide the body with all the essential amino acids. True False

False

What information do food labels provide?

Food labels provide a list of fats, carbohydrates, protein, and vitamin and mineral values. They also include the list of ingredients.

_______ fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.

Saturated

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

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

True

Dairy products are a good source of protein, calcium, and _______.

Vitamins A and D

Grain products are a good source of _______ and _______.

carbohydrates Vitamin B complex

What are the six major nutrients that are found in food? >carbohydrates, fat, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals >saturated fats, fatty acids, cholesterol, water, unsaturated fats, and amino acids >carbohydrates, glucose, sucrose, fiber, water, and bran >water, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, macro elements, and fats

carbohydrates, fat, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals

The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to: eat a variety of foods take supplements eat only vegetables eat only meat

eat a variety of foods

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

Eating regular meals will: >cause you to gain weight >help you to establish healthy eating habits and keep you energized throughout the day >cause you to lose weight >cause you to be hungry more often, but lose weight more easily

help you to establish healthy eating habits and keep you energized throughout the day

To get the right amount of calcium, a growing adolescent should consume the equivalent amount of calcium in 4 to 5 glasses _______ of each day.

milk

There are 13 known _______ used by the body to maintain health.

minerals

In order for breakfast to keep you energized throughout the day, it must consist mainly of: simple sugars carbohydrates fat protein

protein

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

saturated

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

unsaturated

Which of the following grains is not a whole grain?

white flour

1. the process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials 2. food source that contains all the essential amino acids 3. an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A 4. linked to increased immunity and the destruction of toxic substances within the body 5. found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits 6. vitamin helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection 7. the number of servings of vegetables that a teenager needs to eat each day 8. the sugar found in fruits 9. table sugar 10. helps to keep the digestive system working properly and guards against colon cancer 11. an excellent source of Vitamin C 12. the number of servings of fruit that a teenager needs to eat each day

1) metabolism 2) complete protein 3) vegetables 4) Vitamin C 5) carotene 6) Vitamin A 7) five 8) fructose 9) sucrose 10) fiber 11) citrus fruits 12) four

What is a "balanced diet"?

A "balanced diet" is a diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water necessary to maintain good health.

Meat is a rich source of Vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals. True False

False

The best way to regulate your eating habits is to eat whenever food is available. True False

False

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

Fatty acids

What types of foods are the best source of calories?

Foods that are high in nutrients and vitamins and low in sugar and fat content.

Why did God give us food?

God gave us food for enjoyment and strength to do His will.

According to the Bible, what types of food has God given to us to eat?

God has given every kind of food to us to eat.

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

HDLs

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

It is important to eat foods from each of the five food groups because each item of food has different proportions of the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Of the 5 food categories, which one should be the smallest percentage of our diet? Meats and Beans Grains Dairy Fruits Vegetables

Meats and Beans

What is the scientific definition of "nutrition"? >Good eating habits. >Eating when you are hungry. >The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy. >The proper utilization of cholesterol in the synthesis of Vitamin D.

The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.

Why are vitamins essential to good health? >They help the body rid itself of cholesterol. >They help the body convert carbohydrates into energy; they aid in the repair and construction of cells; they facilitate normal bodily functions. >They help provide the body with building materials. >They are the body's main source of energy.

They help the body convert carbohydrates into energy; they aid in the repair and construction of cells; they facilitate normal bodily functions.