Food, Nutrition & Wellness ©2010

Chapter 7: Food and Your Body

Chapter Test Practice

1
Which are NOT macronutrients?
A)fats.
B)vitamins.
C)carbohydrates.
D)proteins.
2
Why are nutrients so important?
A)they give you energy, build and repair cells, and help you lose weight.
B)they give you energy, build and repair cells, and regulate bodily functions.
C)they give you, help you lose weight, and regulate bodily functions.
D)they build and repair cells, help you lose weight, and regulate bodily functions.
3
What is the breaking down of food in your body called?
A)absorption
B)digestion
C)elimination
D)peristalsis
4
What is the role of the esophagus?
A)carries food to the stomach.
B)Breaks down gastric juices.
C)Carries food to the liver.
D)Breaks down digestive juices.
5
What is another term for large intestine?
A)Pancreas.
B)Liver.
C)Colon.
D)Gall bladder.
6
Which foods contain carbohydrates?
A)Grain products.
B)Milk.
C)Legumes.
D)All of the above.
7
What is the function of fats?
A)They are needed for healthy skin and teeth.
B)They help your eyesight.
C)They make your nails stronger.
D)They are needed for healthy skin and normal growth.
8
Which is NOT true about unsaturated fats?
A)They are found in nuts, olives, and avocados.
B)They raise the cholesterol level in blood.
C)They are usually liquid at room temperature.
D)They lower the cholesterol level in blood.
9
What do the RDAs provide?
A)Food Group information.
B)Guidance about the maximum amount of nutrients one should have.
C)Advice about daily nutrient needs for most healthy people.
D)Recipes.
10
What is the process of turning liquid oils to solids called?
A)Hydration.
B)Homogenization.
C)Hydrogenation.
D)Pasteurization.
11
What is NOT true about cholesterol?
A)It is found in food from plant sources.
B)Your body makes all it needs.
C)It is a fat-like substance found in body cells.
D)High levels in the bloodstream are linked
To heart disease
12
What is NOT true of Vitamin D?
A)Helps eyes adjust to darkness.
B)Helps build strong bones and teeth
C)Helps the body absorb and use calcium
D)Can be produced by the body through exposure to sunlight.
13
Which statement is true?
A)Eating extra protein will help build more muscle.
B)Only physical activity will help build more muscle.
C)Excess protein is stored in your body as muscle.
D)Our bodies can make all of the amino acids we need.
14
Which food does NOT provide complete proteins?
A)Tofu.
B)Chicken.
C)Peanuts.
D)Salmon.
15
What can lead to osteoporosis?
A)Drinking too much milk.
B)Eating too much fat.
C)Not eating enough protein.
D)Losing too much calcium.
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