How the Body Works

What are genes?

• Instructions that tell your body what color your eyes will be, how tall you'll be, and lots of other stuff

• Units of energy found in food and drinks

• The people in your family who determine your body shape and size

• The extra calories that your body turns into fat

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What is the formula for weight?

• Energy in minus energy out equals your weight

• Energy in plus energy out equals your weight

• Energy in multiplied by energy out equals your weight

• Energy in divided by energy out equals your weight

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What happens when you eat more calories than your body needs?

• Your body turns them into fat

• Your body burns them as energy

• Your body excretes them as waste

• Your body converts them into muscle

Is there one right weight for everyone?

• No, people come in different shapes and sizes

• Yes, everyone should weigh the same

• No, but everyone should be as thin as possible

• Yes, everyone should be overweight

What is the best drink to have most of the time?

• Water

• Fizzy soda drink

• Mega jumbo twist cone

• Fruit juice

What are the five food groups?

• Fruit, grains, protein, vegetables, dairy

• Cotton candy, corn dog, ice cream, fish, broccoli

• Oatmeal, yogurt, fried chicken, grapes, milk

• Brown rice, nuts, candy bars, cheese, soda

What does portion control mean?

• Eating the right amount of food

• Eating as much as you want

• Eating very small portions

• Skipping meals

What is the main message of the text?

• To eat a variety of healthy foods and be active

• To avoid calories and never eat treats

• To only eat fried foods and drink soda

• To focus on body shape and weight