Health
A calorie is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of
1 kilogram of water 1 degree celsius
The target heart rate must be maintained for_______ minutes for aerobic exercise to be beneficial.
12
There are______ minerals used by the human body in order to maintain health.
13
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
What is a "balanced diet"?
A balanced diet is a diet where all of the food groups are eaten in the correct allocations.
______________ is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
The five means of measuring physical witness are:
Cardio-respiratory, muscular, endurance, composition, and flexibility
What is involved in physical fitness?
Cardiorespiratory fitness, which is exercising regularly. These exercises include running long distances, biking, and swimming. This includes aerobic exercise, which strengthens the heart and the lungs.
_____________ carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose and help maintain proper blood sugar levels.
Complex
Why is it important to eat a variety of food?
Eating a variety of food will help you to be healthy, since different foods belong to different food groups that are good for your body.
What do enzymes do in digestion?
Enzymes help break food down. They serve as catalysts in the process of chemically altering the makeup of nutrients, changing them into forms that can be readily used by cells throughout the body.
Meat is a rich source of Vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals.
False
What is the basic difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
Fat-soluble vitamins are not needed to be taken every day, but water-soluble vitamins are.
According to MyPlate and other related charts, why is it important to know what a "serving" is?
It is important to know how much you should eat. Eating too much or too little of certain food groups can be unhealthy.
Why is it important to eat foods each day from each of the five groups?
No food or food group can supply the body with all the essential nutrients needed for good health, so eating a variety of foods will get you all the nutrients you need for your body to be healthy.
How do taste buds help us to eat better?
Our taste buds help us to eat a variety of foods, since they orchestrate what tastes we like, helping us to eat different-tasting foods, from all the food groups.
________________ carbohydrates to not take long to digest and cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.
Simple
What is the known role of vitamins within the cell?
Some vitamins work with enzymes to initiate chemical reactions within the cell.
Why are vitamins essential to good health?
They are essential to all cellular activity. Without them, the body cannot convert carbohydrates and fats into energy; it cannot repair and construct new cells, and it cannot carry out normal functions, like thinking or breathing.
Dairy products provide a source of calcium and protein.
True
______________________ breads and cereals are better for your health because they provide your body with complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
Whole grain
lactic acid
a product of anaerobic exercise
One of the best ways to improve cardiorespiratory fitness is to participate in
aerobic exercise
When a cell is damaged by infection or disease, ______________________________ are used like building materials to repair cell structures
amino acids and fats
adenosine triphosphate(ATP)
an energy molecule produced when oxygen reacts with glucose
vegetables
an excellent source of Vitamins A and C
Fatty acids
are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.
Fats
are the most concentrated form of energy.
The most important meal of the day is___________________.
breakfast
What is the body's primary energy source?
carbohydrates
Grain products are a good source of________________ and ______________________.
carbohydrates; Vitamin B complex
metabolism
cell converts nutrients into energy or materials for growth, repair, reproduction, and maintenance
nutrients
chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion
The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to_______________________________
eat a variety of foods.
The best way to get the right amount of vitamins needed for proper growth and development is by
eating a variety of foods.
In addition to taste buds, what should also guide our eating habits?
eating patterns and a strict, healthy diet plan
Regular exercise will enable you to perform daily tasks with an increased amount of
energy
oatmeal
example of a whole grain
anaerobic
exercise that does not require the use of oxygen to produce energy
aerobic
exercise that requires the use of oxygen to produce energy
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder whereby a person cannot stop eating.
false
Fast twitch fibers enable the muscles to exert force for a long period of time.
false
Feelings of satisfaction is the body's way of telling you to continue eating.
false
Like meat, beans are considered a complete protein.
false
Slow twitch fibers contract rapidly.
false
The Food and Drug Administration has determined that the four food groups give adequate nutritional representation.
false
The best source of water is soda with caffeine.
false
The best way to regulate your eating habits is to eat whenever food is available.
false
The body can survive 8-10 days without water.
false
The body is less than 20 percent water.
false
Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as
fat
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon________ for their absorption by cells.
fat
Saturated
fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.
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
What is cardiorespiratory fitness?
fitness that enables you to efficiently transfer oxygen and nutrients to skeletal muscles
What type of ingredients should you avoid eating?
food chemicals and dyes, as well as other added ingredients, such as added preservatives, colors, and flavors
What types of foods are the best source of calories?
food high in vitamins and minerals that is low in fat and sugars
complete protein
food source that contains all the essential amino acids
incomplete protein
food source that does not contain all the essential amino acids
carotene
found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits
The most important simple sugar is
glucose
Unused glucose that is converted to_____________ is stored in the liver.
glycogen
The basis for physical fitness is
good eating habits
fiber
helps to keep the digestive system working properly and guards against colon cancer
Cholesterol
is 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.
Macronutrients are needed by the body in__________ amounts in order to maintain good health.
large
Vitamin C
linked to increased immunity and destruction of toxic substances within the body
enzyme
molecule responsible for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body
serving size
one-half cup of blueberries
You can keep your body healthy by participating in______________ activity.
physical
essential amino acids
proteins that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food sources
It is important to eat_____________ meals in order to be healthy.
regular
HDLs(high-density lipoproteins)
remove the build-up of cholesterol on the walls of arteries.
one way to measure an individual's cardiorespiratory fitness is to measure the
resting heart rate
The consumption of_______________ fats causes the rise of low-density lipoprotein in the blood.
saturated
Trace elements are needed by the body in________ amounts.
small
Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain
starches and sugars
sucrose
table sugar
catabolism
the conversion of nutrients into energy
citrus fruits
the most abundant source of Vitamin C
protein
the nutrient that is essential to cellular construction, 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
fructose
the type of sugar found in all fruits
4 to 5 glasses of milk contains the right amount of calcium for a growing adolescent for one day.
true
Eating a high protein breakfast will keep you energized throughout the day.
true
Hunger is the body's way of telling you that it is need of essential nutrients.
true
In addition to nutrition, exercise is an important means of maintaining your health.
true
Increasing the intensity of an exercise will increase the strength of a muscle.
true
Meat is a good source of protein because it provides the body with all of the essential amino acids.
true
Meat products tend to be high in fat and cholesterol.
true
Milk protein is a complete protein.
true
Strength is the ability of a muscle to exert force.
true
The oils in a healthy diet come from fish, nuts, and vegetable sources.
true
Too many fats may contribute to future health problems.
true
Water is the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.
true
The consumption of________________ fats causes the rise of high-density lipoprotein in the blood.
unsaturated
Vitamin A
vitamin helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection
maintaining a healthy body depends on both
vitamins and minerals