Name __________________________________________________Blk ______ Date _____________
Using the words provided, place them under each food term column they belong to. Some words will belong to more
than one column.
Word Bank
1. Amino Acids
13. Meats
2. Breads
14. Muscle
3. Calories
15. Nitrogen
4. Carbon
16. Oils
5. Cell Membrane
17. Peanut Butter
6. Hard to make energy 18. Photosynthesis
7. Easy to make energy 19. Soft Drinks
8. Energy
20. Sugars
9. Fiber
21. Cardiovascular
10. Fruits
Disease
11. Insoluble
22. Diabetes
12. Insulation
23. Obesity
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats (Lipids)
1.
A diet high in fats has been linked to cardiovascular disease and obesity. Which type of fat is most harmful to
the human body?
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2.
What hormone is used to convert glucose into energy? Think about what hormone deficiency diabetics have –
What do hormone do they need?
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3.
Which food types provides the most energy that can be used by the body when consumed?
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4.
What likely contributes to heart disease?
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5.
Name four activities that can most effectively increase energy levels, increase respiration, and burn calories:
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
What one word best describes the main component of carbohydrates?
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7.
What are the key components essential to our survival do plants and sunlight provide, draw, label and name
the process:
8.
Explain the relationship between digestion and respiration?
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9.
Name the pros and cons of fat in our diet:
Pros
Cons
10.
When an organism oxidizes food (digestion and respiration process), some of the energy is “lost”. Which best
explains this “loss” of energy?
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11.
What food substance contains nitrogen and is obtained by animals from the food they ingest?
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12.
Why is maintaining a high body mass index as lifestyle choices unhealthy?
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13.
What is the glucose molecule’s source and how do we use it?
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14.
What contributes most to obesity when consumed in excess?
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17.
Why is protein most likely to promote the growth of animals?
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18.
What organisms contain chloroplasts to help with food production? AND What is the process called?
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19.
Why would a calcium-fortified juice be advertise that it is good for growing children?
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20.
Human cells need energy to survive. From which source does all energy originally come?
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21.
Jessica does not usually exercise, but decides to begin a moderate exercise program. Which is most likely to
occur in Jessica’s body?
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22.
Discuss where animals, plants and fungus each get their nutrients from:
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23.
What is a health problem linked to obesity and lack of exercise in adults over forty years of age?
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24.
Which food type would you want to lower your consumption of to reduce the risk of heart disease?
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25.
Rank the below activities based on which would supply the most (1) to the least (4) amount of oxygen to the
body for digestion and respiration?
26.
__________ sit-ups
__________ running
__________ stretching
__________ sleeping
Rank each below as the best (1) to the least (4) balance food choice for a healthy lifestyle:
__________ fried fish and french fries
__________ grilled chicken and fresh steamed vegetables
__________ steak and eggs
__________ spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread
27.
Explain how organisms process materials to gain energy for life processes – Be sure to also provide the name
of the process.
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28.
What is the role of waste excretion, fat deposits, nutrient conversion and in the survival of an animal (humans
included):
waste excretion
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fat deposits
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nutrient conversion
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water consumption
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29.
Circle the food type most associated with the building and repair of cells, organelles, and tissues:
fiber
30.
lipid
sugar
protein
Which food group is most beneficial to the digestive system?
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31.
James is concerned about his recent loss of bone and muscle strength, increased blood pressure, and
decreased energy levels. What could he do to remedy these problems?
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32.
What key element is needed for breaking down food molecules in cells after digestion has occurred?
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33.
Explains why some fats are recommended as part of a healthy diet:
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34.
How does fiber and water play a role in supporting a healthy digestive tract?
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