Final Exam Grade 7 Flashcards
From what food group should you eat the most servings from every day?
Vegetables
What foods should be eaten in small amounts?
Fats, oils, and sweets
What nutrient helps cells grow and repair themselves?
Protein
The building blocks of all cells of the body are arranged in “chains” and are called…
Amino Acids
Which nutrient is found in meat, eggs, peanut butter and fish?
Protein
Why is calcium necessary?
To build strong bones and teeth
What does the nutrient calcium help to prevent?
Ostoporosis
Which MY PLATE food group can help teens to meet calcium requirements and to build strong bones?
Milk
Which substance makes up two-thirds of the body?
Water
Why does your body need water?
To carry nutrients, regulate body temperature, and remove waste.
What can eating too many foods that are high in calories, fat, salt, and sugar lead to?
Obesity, cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure
How can you cut down on fats and choleterol in your diet?
Choose low fat substitutes
What is a calorie?
A unit of heat
What should be kept in the kitchen in case of a fire?
Fire Extinguisher
Foods that “spoil easily” are called…
perishable
What temperature range is the “danger zone”, where bacteria grows fastest?
60-125 degrees
How can you best prevent the spread of Salmonella and food poisoning?
Cook foods thoroughly
What type of measuring equipment do you use to measure flour?
Dry measuring cup
What type of measuring equipment do you use to measure milk?
Liquid measuring cup
When you measure a liquid ingredient you should always place it on the table and…
check it at eye level
T=
Tablespoon
tsp=
Teaspoon
oz=
Ounce
ib
Pound
C=
Cup
What are some of the benefits of Vitamin A?
Help eyes adjust to darkness
What are some of the benefits of Vitamin C?
Healthy gums, help body fight infection
What are some of the benefits of Vitamin D?
Help bones absorb the Calcium the body takes in through food.
What are some of the benefits of Calcium?
Help build strong bones and teeth, helps the heart to beat.
What are some of the benefits of Iron?
Carries oxygen in Red Blood Cells. Helps cells use oxygen.
What are the best food sources for Vitamin A?
Dark green vegetables
What are the best food sources for Vitamin C?
Oranges, lemons, limes
What are the best food sources for Vitamin D?
Fish, liver, oil, fortified milk
What are the best food sources for Calcium?
Milk, cheese, yogurt
What are the best food sources for Iron?
Meat, liver
What is the most useful tool to help you decide how to purchase a car?
Read consumer report magazines
Paying your rent or mortgage every month is an example of…
A fixed expense
Why do companies use advertisements to get you to buy a product or use a service?
To persuade you to buy the product or use the service
What can ingesting too many snacks that are high in calories, fats, and sweets result in?
becoming overweight, developing diabetes, and heart disease.
Which unit is used to measure the energy in a food?
calorie
What kitchen tool would you use to drain liquid from pasta?
colander
What is the body process of breaking down food?
digestion
Self-image is refered to as…
how you feel about yourself.
How can you prevent food poisoning?
cooking all food thoroughly, keeping the kitchen clean, and washing your hands.
When you are making a decision what should you consider?
how the decision affects short term goals, how the decision aligns with your long term goals, and how the decision fits into your value system.
What type of development deals with your body?
Physical development
How can you be empathetic?
By being able to understand what other people are feeling.
