Which involves an unhealthy concern with one's body weight?
a. anorexia nervosa
b. overexercising
c. bulimia nervosa
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
A ______ supplies the body with energy for building and repairing tissues.
a. carbohydrate
b. protein
c. fat
d. mineral
b. protein
A _________ is an energy-storage nutrient
a. carbohydrate
b. fat
c. protein
d. mineral
b. fat
The _____ shows serving size, calorie, and ingredient information.
a. Nutrition facts label
b. Food guide pyramid
c. Dietary guidelines for Americans
d. Body mass index
a. Nutrition facts label
Your food choices can be affected by_____.
a. cost
b. personal taste
c. convenience
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Your ______ is how you feel about and see your body.
a. self-esteem
b. popular
c. body image
c. body image
Substances in food that your body needs to function properly are called _______.
a. calories
b. additives
c. nutrients
d. preservatives
c. nutrients
Magnesium is an example of a ___________.
a. carbohydrate
b. protein
c. fat
d. mineral
d. mineral
An example of a simple carbohydrate is ________.
a. candy bar
b. pasta
c. steak
d. water
a. candy bar
a. metabolism
b. body mass index
c. eating disorder
d. body image
b. body mass index
_____ is how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.
a. self-esteem
b. popular
c. body image
a. self-esteem
Which of the following is not an essential nutrient?
a. water
b. vitamins
c. proteins
d. fats
e. they all are
e. they all are
______ are organic compounds that controls several body functions.
a. minerals
b. carbohydrates
c. proteins
d. vitamins
e. fats
d. vitamins
What food group should you eat the most of according to the Food Guide Pyramid?
a. vegetables
b. fats, oils, sweets
c. meats
d. bread, pasta, rice
d. bread, pasta, rice
_______ is the process of breaking down food into a form your body can use.
a. nutrient
b. digestion
c. diet
d. all of the above
b. digestion
______ is an eating disorder in which a person eats a large amount of food and then tries to remove the food from his or her body.
a. anorexia nervosa
b. bulimia nervosa
c. binge eating
d. over excercising
c. bulimia nervosa
The amount of energy your body gets from a food is measured in units called________.
a. metabolism
b. calories
c. digestion
d. energy
b. calories
Your body is almost ______ percent of water.
a. 30
b. 50
c. 70
d. 80
c. 70
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are based off a _______ calorie diet.
a. 1500
b. 2000
c. 2600
d. 3600
b. 2000
The number of calories a person needs to burn to lose one pound is __________.
a. 1500
b. 2000
c. 2600
d. 3600
d. 3600
______ is a disease in which a person cannot control how much he or she eats.
a. anorexia nervosa
b. bulimia nervosa
c. binge eating
d. over exercising
c. binge eating
A ______ is a pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and how often a person eats.
a. nutrient
b. digestion
c. diet
d. all of the above
c. diet
_______ are your body's main source of energy.
a. minerals
b. carbohydrates
c. proteins
d. vitamins
e. fats
b. carbohydrates
_______ is a label found on the outside packages of food that tells you the health information of the food.
a. Food guide pyramid
b. Dietary guidelines for Americans
c. Nutrition facts label
c. Nutrition facts label
It is safe to lose _______ pounds per week.
a. 2 to 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 10
a. 2 to 3