Unit 2

Question 1

What is the main function of water?

Answer 1

Regulates body temperature.
Gets rid of waste.
Helps flow oxygen through the blood stream.

Watermelon. Celery. Cucumber.

Question 2

What is the main function of fat?

Answer 2

A source of energy. Needed to perform important functions including transporting nutrients.

Chocolate. Dairy products. Vegetable oil.

Question 3

What is the main function of vitamins?

Answer 3

Help regulate many vital body processes and other nutrients in doing their jobs.

Milk. Whole grain. Orange juice. Fruits.

Question 4

What is the main function of carbs?

Answer 4

Main source of energy.

Pasta. Bread. Fruits.

Question 5

What is the main function of minerals?

Answer 5

Help make the body work properly. Can sometimes become part of body tissues such as bone.

Fish. Milk. Whole grain.

Question 6

What is the main function of protein?

Answer 6

Help build, repair and maintain body tissues. Also a source of energy.

Meat. Beans. Fish. Dairy.

Question 7

which vitamin is called the sunshine?

Answer 7

Vitamin D because you get most of it from the sun.

Question 8

What do carbs break down into in order to be absorbed by the body?

Answer 8

Breaks down into sugar, goes into the blood stream, makes energy.

Question 9

What does protein break down into in order to be absorbed by the body?

Answer 9

Breaks down into amino acid.

Question 10

What does fat break down into in order to be absorbed by the body?

Answer 10

Fatty acids and cholesterol.

Question 11

What are 5 reasons people should eat breakfast?

Answer 11

1. They will be less sluggish and be able to perform morning tasks more efficiently.
2. It will be easier to get all their vitamins and minerals in.
3. If you don’t eat breakfast you are more likely to sneak throughout the day snacks are usually unhealthy for you.
4. You will carry out more energy throughout the day.
5. Eating breakfast is better for you weight because you are less likely to eat too much throughout the day.

Question 12

How many calories are in one gram of fat?

Answer 12

9

Question 13

What is a calorie?

Answer 13

It is a measurement of energy.

Question 14

How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate and protein?

Answer 14

4.

Question 15

3 suggestions for getting a breakfast in?

Answer 15

Preparing your breakfast at night.

Mixing in a variety of healthy and sugary cereal.

Keep convenient food on hand (yogurt, cheese, instant oatmeal)

Question 16

What is a BMR?

Answer 16

It is finding out how many calories you should have.

Personalized- weight/height/age/activity level

Basal metabolic rate.

Question 17

6 essential nutrients?

Answer 17

Carbohydrates 
Fat
Water
Minerals
Vitamins 
Protein

Question 18

Why is fiber important in a diet?

Answer 18

It can help to prevent heart disease, diabetes, weight gain and some cancers, and can also improve digestive health

Question 19

What nutrients does your body use for energy?

Answer 19

Carbohydrates and protein.

Question 20

What are fat soluble vitamins.

Answer 20

A. D. E. K.

They are stored in the liver and fat tissue. And are eliminated much more slowly.

Question 21

Symptom of osteoporosis.

Answer 21

Stooped posture.
Fractured bones.
Loss of height over time.

Question 22

In what order does the ingredients come in?

Answer 22

Most to least.

Question 23

Apple shape.

Answer 23

Apple shaped people store fat around their chest, stomach and internal organs.

More at risk for heart disease, diabetes, gall bladder disease.

Question 24

Pear shape.

Answer 24

Spree their fat on their thighs and hips.

Question 25

Risks of being underweight.

Answer 25

Infertility
Malnutrition
Osteoporosis

Question 26

Risks of being overweight.

Answer 26

Heart disease
Cancers
Type 2 diabetes