nutrition questions

Question 1

(L1) MyPlate Food Groups are…

Answer 1

Grains, fruits, vegetables, protein foods, and dairy.

Question 2

(L1) Make ____ your grains _____

Answer 2

half, whole

Question 3

(L1) Make half your plate ______ and ________

Answer 3

fruits, vegetables

Question 4

(L1) Macronutrients provide the energy our body needs in larger quantities The 3 macronutrients are…

Answer 4

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

Question 5

(L1) Micronutrients help our body grow and _______. The 3 micronutrients are…

Answer 5

develop, Vitamins, minerals, and water

Question 6

(L2) BMI stands for…
It is an estimate of normal, overweight, or obese based on ______ and ______.
It does not differentiate between ___ and ______ (& is confusing as a health indicator).

Answer 6

Body Mass Index
height, weight
fat, muscle

Question 7

(L2) Calories are a measurement of _____. Food provides _______ & the body burns ________.

Answer 7

energy

Question 8

(L2) Body weight depends on many factors: _______, __________, __________, ________, and __________. Some factors can be controlled while others cannot.

Answer 8

genetics, food availability, food preferences, habits, and physical activity

Question 9

(L2) Metabolism is the chemical process by which…

Answer 9

the body breaks down food to release this energy.

Question 10

(L2) Metabolic rates depend on factors such as ___, ______, ______, ______ _______, and ________.

Answer 10

age, height, weight, activity level, and biology.

Question 11

(L3) ________ are the building blocks of all cells. Also, helps to repair and make new cells.

Answer 11

Proteins

Question 12

(L3) ______ provide over 2x as much energy as the other ____________. Also, helps the nervous system function and keeps hair/nails healthy.

Answer 12

Fats, macronutrients

Question 13

(L3) __________ are the main source of energy for our body. They fuel the brain and provide energy to all cells.

Answer 13

Carbohydrates

Question 14

(L3) Carbohydrates fuel the _____ and provide ______ to all cells.

Answer 14

brain, energy

Question 15

(L3) _____ aids in reducing types of cancer and a variety of digestive tract diseases.

Answer 15

Fiber

Question 16

(L4) What is the amount of hours of sleep recommended for a teen?

Answer 16

9-10 hours

Question 17

(L4) Affects of more sleep:

Answer 17

• Improved Memory
• Motor Skill Improvement
• Hormone Regulation
• Better overall health

Question 18

(L4) The best breakfast has all of the ___________

Answer 18

macronutrients

Question 19

(L4) The best breakfast has 3 out of 5 food groups:

Answer 19

Grains
Vegetables or Fruits
Dairy or Protein

Question 20

(L4) Benefits of breakfast: Improve ________ _________ , improve overall _____, & better _______ _______ over the course of the day

Answer 20

academic performance, diet, nutrient intake

Question 21

(L5) %Daily Value tells you how much a ______ in a serving contributes to a _____ _____. (_____ calories a day)

Answer 21

nutrient, daily diet, 2000

Question 22

(L5) Identify % Daily Value of Sodium, Saturated Fats, and added Sugars
The recommendation is to eat ____ than 100% of each of these nutrients daily.

Answer 22

less

Question 23

(L5) Identify % Daily Value of Fiber, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Potassium
The recommendation is to eat ___% of each of these nutrients daily

Answer 23

100%

Question 24

(L5) Ingredients are listed in descending order by _____

Answer 24

weight

Question 25

(L5) Recommendation is for foods with ______ food ingredients (less processed or chemically altered ingredients)

Answer 25

readable

Question 26

(L6) The small intestine ______ ______ the food mixture

Answer 26

breaks down

Question 27

(L6) The small intestine helps the body ______ all the vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Answer 27

absorb

Question 28

(L6) You can help your _______ _______ by drinking water

Answer 28

digestive system

Question 29

(L6) Food travels from the mouth → ________ → stomach→ _____ intestine →______ intestine → out the anus

Answer 29

esophagus, small, large

Question 30

You can help your digestive system by eating a _______ diet that includes foods rich in ______.

Answer 30

healthy, fiber

Question 31

It’s important to get all the _____ from eating a ______ of foods.

Answer 31

nutrients, variety

Question 32

Vary your _____ routine Move to ___-fat or fat-____ dairy or milk

Answer 32

protein, low, free

Question 33

Nutrients are substances that help the body _____, ______ tissues and give _______ to the body’s systems.

Answer 33

grow, repair, energy

Question 34

Empty calories are... Could lead to _____ _____

Answer 34

Foods that do not provide nutrients, weight gain

Question 35

It takes a lot of _______ _______to burn unneeded or _____ calories.

Answer 35

physical activity, extra

Question 35

Energy balance occurs when you eat the ____ amount of calories that you ____ through activity and daily movement

Answer 35

same, burn