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Chapter 8 Test Review

Explore the 6 basic classes of nutrients, their roles, and importance in the body. Learn about energy sources, metabolism, and the impact of vitamins and minerals on overall health.

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Chapter 8 Test Review

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  1. Chapter 8 Test Review

  2. What are the basic 6 classes of nutrients? • CARBOHYDRATES • FATS • PROTEINS • VITAMINS • MINERALS • WATER

  3. How many different nutrients does your body require? (page 192 – 2nd paragraph) 40+

  4. Which nutrients are used by the body as a source of energy? • CARBOHYDRATES • FATS • PROTEINS

  5. The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called what? CALORIES

  6. What is the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy? METABOLISM

  7. Which nutrient contains nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen and oxygen? PROTEIN

  8. What is the main role of carbohydrates? SUPPLYING ENERGY FOR YOUR BODY’S FUNCTIONS

  9. What fats are made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils? TRANS FATS

  10. Which nutrients are made by living things, are required only in small amounts, and assist many chemical reactions? VITAMINS

  11. What is one of the main functions of vitamins? HELP THE BODY USE OTHER NUTRIENTS

  12. What might a person develop if he does not have enough iron in his diet? ANEMIA

  13. True or False It is fine to take an excess of vitamins or minerals because they will only benefit you. FALSE

  14. Which nutrients occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required only in small amounts? MINERALS

  15. What is a serious reduction in the body’s water content known as? DEHYDRATION

  16. Three good ways to stay hydrated. • DRINK AT LEAST 10 8-OUNCE CUPS OF WATER PER DAY • TAKE A DRINK ABOUT EVERY 15 MINUTES DURING EXERCISE • EAT LOTS OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

  17. What does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide information about? 1.MAKING SMART FOOD CHOICES 2.BALANCE FOOD AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 3.GET THE MOST NUTRITION OUT OF YOUR CALORIES 4.HANDLE FOOD SAFELY

  18. According to the MyPyramid Plan, which of these should make up the smallest portion of a teenager’s diet? • MILK • MEAT AND BEANS • GRAINS • OILS ANSWER: 4. OILS

  19. True or False You should make half the grains you eat whole grains. TRUE

  20. True or False Food is your body’s energy source. TRUE

  21. True or False Two meals may contain the same number of calories but different amounts of energy. FALSE

  22. True or False The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that teenagers be active for 60 minutes most days. TRUE

  23. True or False In the MyPyramid Plan, the stair steps represent food groups. FALSE(activity level)

  24. True or False Vitamins called antioxidants help protect healthy cells from the damage caused by the normal aging process. TRUE

  25. True or False It is important to eat foods that supply water-soluble vitamins every day because they can’t be stored in the body. TRUE

  26. True or False Water contains dissolved substances called antioxidants that regulate many processes in your cells. FALSE (electrolytes)

  27. True or False Water is the primary component of blood and tissue. TRUE

  28. Chapter 8 Test Review

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