Name ______________________________________

Science Period _________

Health #1 TEST Review

Date __________

This test consists of multiple choice, completion, and essay questions.

1. The six nutrients needed by the body are _________________________________________________________
2. The nutrients that are originally absorbed from soil by plants are _______________________________________
3. The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one Celsius degree is called a
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4. About how much water does the human body normally need in a day? _________________________________
5. Each food label lists the total number of Calories and also the number of Calories that come from ____________
6. To maintain a healthy diet, the Food Guide Pyramid indicates that you should have 3-5 servings of __________
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7. A calorie is a unit used to measure ____________________________
8. The energy your body needs comes from ______________________________
9. What carbohydrate helps your digestive system function even though your body cannot digest it?
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10. Which nutrients are made up of amino acids? _____________________________________________________
11. About how much of a human’s body weight is made up of water? _____________________________________
12. Which nutrient is needed in order for all body processes to take place? _________________________________
13. According to the Food Guide Pyramid, which group should make up the largest part of a person’s diet? _______
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14. One role of fats is to form part of the ___________________________ membrane.
15. Potatoes and rice are sources of complex ____________________ , which are made of sugar molecules linked in
a chain.
16. People need to drink extra water on hot days to replace the water they lose from their skin in the form of
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17. Proteins from animal sources are called ____________________ proteins because they contain all the essential
amino acids.
18. The number of ____________________ that you need during the day depends on your size, age, and level of
activity.
19. ____________________ are nutrients not made by living things.
20. Explain why people who eat only plants must eat a variety of plants in order to obtain all the nutrients they need.
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21. Why is water an important nutrient? How can people get the water needed by the body each day?
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