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- 1.Milk, meat, fish, eggs, beans, and peas are all good sources of carbohydrates.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Fiber helps food particles travel through the digestive system.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.A shortage of iron can cause a blood disease called anemia.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.A calorie is a unit of weight.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.People, who do not get enough Vitamin C, recover from illness at a slower rate than people who do eat enough Vitamin C.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Fat cushions vital organs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Skipping breakfast helps teens perform better in school.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Protein is important for building tissues in the body.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Steamed vegetables retain more vitamins than vegetables cooked in water.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.Carbohydrates may be stored as fat if not burned off by physical activity.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.A diet high in sodium, may lead to low blood pressure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.Carrots are an example of a healthful snack.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Amino acids are the building blocks for protein.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Nutrients needed to build, repair, and maintain body cells and tissues.
- A.
Fats
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Vitamins
- D.
Water
- 17.A nutrient that makes up half your body
- A.
Fats
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Vitamins
- D.
Water
- 18.Nutrients that provide energy and promote healthy skin and normal growth.
- A.
Fats
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Vitamins
- D.
Water
- 19.You can survive longer without food than without water.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.Baked or broiled foods have less _________ than fried foods.
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Cholesterol
- C.
Fat
- D.
Sodium
- E.
Sugars
- 21.Sensible food choices are low in fats, _______________ , and salts.
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Cholesterol
- C.
Fat
- D.
Sodium
- E.
Sugars
- 22.The amount of ______________ a person eats can be decreased by not putting salt in food.
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Cholesterol
- C.
Fat
- D.
Sodium
- E.
Sugars
- 23.Foods that are high in fat can raise blood _______________ levels.
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Cholesterol
- C.
Fat
- D.
Sodium
- E.
Sugars
- 24.Harmful ________________ in food can lead to foodborne illness.
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Cholesterol
- C.
Fat
- D.
Sodium
- E.
Sugars
- 25.Fats are needed for healthy skin and insulation.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 26.The psychological desire for food is
- A.
Appetite
- B.
Calorie
- C.
Hunger
- D.
Nutrient deficiency
- 27.A shortage of a nutrient is
- A.
Appetite
- B.
Calorie
- C.
Hunger
- D.
Nutrient deficiency
- 28.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 29.Dairy products are a good source of Vitamin D.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 30.The weight that is best for you is
- A.
Calorie
- B.
Desired weight
- C.
Obesity
- D.
Weight control
- 31.Too much body fat is
- A.
Calorie
- B.
Desired weight
- C.
Obesity
- D.
Weight control
- 32.A unit of available energy in different foods is
- A.
Calorie
- B.
Desired weight
- C.
Obesity
- D.
Weight control
- 33._________________ helps digestion by carrying food particles through the digestive system.
- A.
Leader
- B.
Group
- C.
Fiber
- D.
Cholesterol
- E.
Caffeine
- 34.A basic food ____________ contains foods that supply simple nutrients.
- A.
Leader
- B.
Group
- C.
Fiber
- D.
Cholesterol
- E.
Caffiene
- 35.Too much ______________, a substance that makes your heart beat faster, can make you feel on edge.
- A.
Leader
- B.
Group
- C.
Fiber
- D.
Cholesterol
- E.
Caffeine
- 36.The nutrient that helps builds muscle and cells is
- A.
Water
- B.
Protein
- C.
Fiber
- D.
Cholesterol
- E.
Vitamin D
- 37.____________________ can clog blood vessels, making it harder for blood to pass through.
- A.
Leader
- B.
Group
- C.
Fiber
- D.
Cholesterol
- E.
Caffeine
- 38.Choosing the foods that help your body grow, develop, and function is called
- A.
Nutrients
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Diet
- D.
Carbohydrates
- E.
Nutrition
- 39.Your ___________ consists of the foods you eat and drink regularly.
- A.
Nutrients
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Diet
- D.
Carbohydrates
- E.
Nutrition
- 40.__________________, which are found in meat, fish, and eggs, are necessary for building cells.
- A.
Nutrients
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Diet
- D.
Carbohydrates
- E.
Nutrition
- 41.We need the ______________________ in starches for energy.
- A.
Nutrients
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Diet
- D.
Carbohydrates
- E.
Nutrition
- 42._______________ helps regulate blood pressure.
- A.
Vitamin K
- B.
Protein
- C.
Potassium
- D.
Sodium
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