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Unit 3 Test Review
Nutrition and Lifestyle Diseases
Question | Answer |
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What are 3 reasons it is not good to eat fast food too often? | 1) Too many calories 2) High in saturated fat and sodium 3) It is not the best way to get nutrients |
A good source of complex carbohydrates is: | beans, whole grains |
A tool that can be used to determine if an individual has a healthy body weight. | Body mass index |
Being ____, or having an excess of body fat, is a condition that has serious health risks. | Obese |
The process that breaks down food to provide energy for the body’s functions. | Metabolism |
The five major food groups are: | 1) Proteins 2) Grains 3) Dairy 4) Vegetables 5) Fruit |
How many minutes of exercise per week is required to become fit & reduce your risk of disease? | 150 minutes |
Which drink is best for hydration? | Water |
What can a teen do to reduce their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes? | 1) Reduce the amount of time spent using technology 2) Know their family history of disease 3) Eat a balanced diet |
How does your body adapt if you skip breakfast or any meal? | It slows your metabolism so you burn less calories and fat. |
What is the healthiest and most effective way to manage your weight? | Workout & eat the correct portions from all the food groups |
What is a healthy amount of weight loss per week? | 1-2 pounds per week |
What disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? | Heart Disease |
This is necessary for healthy bones: | Calcium |
What type of food has ALL nine essential amino acids? | Meat |
The three energy giving nutrients are: | 1) Carbohydrates 2) Fats 3) Protein |
What type of fat lowers your risk of heart disease? | Unsaturated fats |