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| The process by which your body takes in and uses food is called _____. |
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| Your body relies on food to provide it with the _____ it needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy. |
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| A _____ is a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it recieves from food. |
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Which of the following is not a way that choosing healthful foods affects your total health and wellness?
a. It gives your body the nutrients it needs for growth and development.
b. It helps you avoid unhealthful weight gain.
c. It provides fuel for sports and other activites.
d. It ensures that you will never get sick. |
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| d. It ensures you will never get sick. |
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Preferring certain foods because you've grown up eating them is an example of the influence of
a. family.
b. friends.
c. money.
d. advertising. |
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| Analyze. Why is emotional eating harmful? |
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| Emotional eating is harmful because it can lead to weight gain, since you're eating when your body doesn't need food. |
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| Synthesize. How might the food choices of a high-powered business executive with a busy schedule differ from those of a part-time worker? |
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| People with busy schedules may choose foods that are quick and east to prepare, such as convience foods and microwavable meals. Part-time workers would have more time to make better decisions and cook healthy meals. |
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| Discuss. Give an example of a way in which a person's cultural background could influence that person's food choices. |
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| You may prefer certain foods because of your family's cultural influence. |
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| Your body's main source of energy is carbohydrates/proteins. |
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| Consuming saturated fats and trans fats can increase the levels of fiber/cholesterol in your blood. |
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| Vitamins/minerals are elements found in food that are used by the body. |
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Which of the following is not one of the six basic nutrients?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fiber
c. Protein
d. Vitamins |
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Your body uses carbohydrates by breaking them down into
a. sugars. c. fatty acids.
b. amino acids. d. water. |
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About what percentage of your daily calories should come from fat?
a. 10 to 15 percent
b. Less than 25 to 35 percent
c. At least 30 percent
d. 50 to 65 percent |
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| b. Less than 25 to 35 percent |
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| Describe. How does fiber benefit your body? |
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| Although the body cannot digest fiber, it still plays an important role by aiding digestion and reducing the risk of disease. |
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| Explain. Why is it dangerous to consume too much of a fat-soluble vitamin? |
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| The fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body fat for later use. These vitamins can build up in the body to the point where they become harmful. |
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| Explain. Why does your body need more water when you are very active? |
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| You will need to drink even more water to replace what your body loses when you sweat. |
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| The _____ contain recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all healthy Americans. |
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| Dietary Guidelines for Americans |
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| An interactive guide to healthy eating and active living is the _____. |
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| Foods that are _____ have a high ratio of nutrients to calories. |
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Which food group band in MyPyramid is largest?
a. Grains
b. Fruits
c. Milk
d. Meat and beans |
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The Dietary Guidelines recommend that teens be physically active for
a. 20 minutes, three or more times a week.
b. 30 minutes a day.
c. 50 minutes, five or more times a week.
d. 60 minutes a day. |
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Which method of preparation tends to make food high in fat?
a. Baking
b. Broiling
c. Frying
d. Grilling |
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| Explain. How can people who don't eat dairy products get enough calcium every day? |
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| You can get your calcium by choosing calcium-fortified foods and beverages. |
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| Analyze. Why is it important to include nutrient-dense foods in your daliy eating? |
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| To make sure that you get enough nutrients out of the food you eat. |
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| Identify. Give two examples of healthful snacks. |
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- Fresh fruit
- Cut-up vegetables, such as celery or carrot sticks
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| Ingredients may be used to keep a food fresh longer, to boost its nutrient content, or to improve its taste, texture, or appearance. |
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| Boiling means treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens. |
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| It is important to clean utensils and surfaces carefully to prevent foodborne illness, the spread of pathogens from one food to another. |
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Which of the following is not listed in the Nutrition Facts panel?
a. The number of servings per container
b. The number of calories per serving
c. The vitamin and mineral content of the food
d. The ingredients found in the food |
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| d. The ingredients found in the food |
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Regular ice cream contains 7.5 grams of fat per serving. Ice cream that contains only 5 grams of fat per serving could be described as
a. light.
b. low-fat.
c. reduced-fat.
d. fat-free |
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Which of the following is not one of the four basic steps for preventing foodborne illenss?
a. Clean
b. Chop
c. Cook
d. Chill |
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| Compare and Contrast. What is the difference between a food that is labled "low-fat" and one that is labled "reduced-fat"? |
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Low-fat means that you can eat this food regularly without exceeding your daily limits for fat. Reduced-fat means that the food contains 25 percent less fat than the original version.
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| Identify. What are the usual symptoms of foodborne illness? |
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- A fever higher than 101.5 degrees F
- Prolonged vomiting or diarrhea
- Blood in the stool
- Signs of dehydration, including a decrease in urination, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing
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| Identify. Name two foods that are common sources of allergens. |
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| Heart attack is an acute injury in which blood flow to the brain is interrupted. |
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| High blood pressure is also known as atherosclerosis. |
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| A disease that affects the heart or blood vessels is called a noncommunicable disease. |
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Which of the following statements is true about stroke?
a. A stroke can cause paralysis.
b. A stroke is an acute injury that affects the liver.
c. During a stroke, blood flow to the brain increases.
d. During a stroke, the brain gets too much oxygen. |
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| a. A stroke can cause paralysis. |
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Which of the following statements is not true about tobacco use?
a. About 20 percent of deaths from cardiovascular disease are smoking related.
b. People who smoke less than a pack a day are generally safe from cardiovascular disease.
c. Cardiovascular disease can be caused by secondhand smoke.
d. For teens, tobacco use is the number one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. |
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| b. People who smoke less than a pack a day are generally safe from cardiovascular disease. |
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| Explain. What is the difference between a communicable disease and a noncommunicable disease? |
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| A communicable disease is a disease tha is transmitted by another person, a vector, or the environment, and a noncommunicable disease is not. |
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| Describe. How can a high cholesterol level cause atherosclerosis? |
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| Cholesterol causes the accumulation of plaque on artery walls, and that causes atherosclerosis. |
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| Analyze. What happens during congestive heart failure? |
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| The heart gradually weakens and can no longer maintain its regular pumping rate and force. |
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| Explain. Why is it important to learn about cardiovascular disease as a teen, rather than waiting until you are older? |
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| CVD can begin during the teen years. |
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