Study Guide Chapter 4 Health Test

1. What type of nutrient contains the most calories?

Fats

2. What are some factors that influence the types of foods you eat?

Family, friends, seasons, culture

3. Additives put in food to keep them from spoiling are called what?

Preservatives

4. The energy in food is measured in what?

Calories

5. What is a chemical produced in your digestive system which breaks down other substances?

Enzymes

6. Because Sleepy Sue was missing this nutrient she was always tired and sluggish. What is the missing nutrient?

Iron

7. What nutrient prevents tooth decay?

Fluoride

8. What nutrient keeps your bones and teeth strong?

Vitamin D

9. Which nutrient makes your body (muscles) grow?

Protein

10. What vitamin improves your night vision?

Vitamin A

11. What safety precaution is good to do when chopping vegetables and meat for the same meal?

Make sure you wash the cutting board thoroughly after cutting the meat or even

better use a different cutting board.

12. Before preparing a meal what is one of the first things you could do?

Clean counters, clean utensils, wash hands, make sure food is fresh and not spoiled

13. What should be done to foods before putting them in the refrigerator?

Make sure they are in covered containers

14. What is the proper way to thaw out frozen food before cooking it?

Either thaw it out in the microwave or in the refrigerator

15. Butter, margarine, and oils are what nutrient?

Fats

16. Eggs and nuts are in what food group?

Meat

17. Bran muffins, rice, and tortillas are in what food group?

Grains group (Use to be called bread and cereal group)

18. On the new food pyramid which food groups are pretty much the same size, meaning you should eat about the same amount of these food groups in one day?

Milk, fruits, vegetables, and grains

19. Name something else important that was added to the new food pyramid that has nothing to do with food or nutrients.

They added the pictures of activities going on around the outside of the pyramid

20. How many calories should a boy and girl your age eat in one day?

Boy 2,500 and Girl 2,200

21. If you are eating too many carbohydrates what types of food should you stay away from?

Bread, cereal, grains, pasta, fruits, and many vegetables such as potatoes

22. If you need more protein in your diet what types of foods should you eat more of?

Meats, eggs, poultry, beans, peas, nuts, grains

23. When you want more calcium in your diet to help build strong bones what food will you eat more of?

Milk or milk products, leafy green vegetables

24. If you are missing some nutrients from you diet and are not able to eat the foods which provide these nutrients what should you do?

Take dietary supplements (vitamins)

25. What is your recommended daily allowance of calories for a girl or boy your age?

Boy 2,500 or girl 2,200

26. The contracting rythmic motion of the esophagus.

Peristalsis

27. Substances that provide your body with energy and other things your body needs.

Nutrients

28. Starches and sugars that supply your body with energy.

Carbohydrates

29. Nutrients that help your body grow and work properly.

Minerals

30. Nutrients that help your body perform certain specific functions.

vitamins