Chapter 8 Test

Luna, Nora, and Abigail are planning to start a gym routine. They learned that there is a specific nutrient that their bodies need to build and maintain muscle tissue. Which nutrient is it?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins

During a school picnic, Luna, Avery, and Michael were discussing their biology class. They remembered that their teacher, Olivia, had taught them that certain vitamins can be stored in the body for later use as they dissolve in the body’s fats. Michael, who was particularly good at biology, remembered this fact. What type of vitamins were they discussing?

• Major

• Fat-Soluble

• Trace

• Water-Soluble

Scarlett, James, and David are planning a picnic and they want to ensure they have a balanced diet. They are packing food items from different food groups. All of the following are food groups they included in their picnic basket except ____.

• Fruits

• Grains

• Oils

• Protein

During a school health seminar, the nutritionist explained to Charlotte, Liam, and Kai that a condition called ____ can occur when a professional athlete like Serena Williams consumes too many of some nutrients.

• Overnutrition

• Perfect nutrition

• Undernutrition

• Obesity

Hannah, Rohan, and Evelyn are discussing their food preferences at lunch. They agree that all of the following influence their choices except ____.

• their feelings and thoughts

• their age

• Daily Values

• their genetics

During a visit to a local grocery store, Benjamin, Ava, and Lily noticed a label on a bag of apples. The label stated that at least 95 percent of the apples were grown without fertilizers or pesticides made from manufactured chemicals, bioengineering, or high-energy radiation. What does this label mean?

• organic

• GMO

• low-fat

• non-GMO

Benjamin, Kai, and Rohan are planning a barbecue party at their backyard. They are discussing how to ensure food safety during the party. Which of the following strategies suggested by them is not effective for food safety?

• Benjamin suggests refrigerating the leftover burgers and hotdogs promptly.

• Kai suggests cooking the steaks to the appropriate temperature.

• Rohan suggests washing the grill and other cooking equipment after use.

• They all agree on using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables.

Mason, Aria, Priya, Ethan, James, and Luna are planning a weight loss challenge as part of their New Year's resolution. They all want to get in shape and lead a healthier lifestyle. If Mason wants to lose weight as part of this challenge, he should ____.

• consume more calories than he burns during his daily activities

• burn more calories through exercise and activity than he consumes in his diet

• consume calories at the same rate he burns them during his daily activities

• burn less calories through exercise and activity than he consumes in his diet

Kai, Abigail, and Isla are at a health seminar. The speaker says, '____ describes a situation where a person has excess body weight from fat, bone, muscle, water, or a combination of these factors.'

• Underweight

• Healthy weight

• Overweight

• Overnutrition

William, Noah, and Ava are discussing weight-management strategies. William suggests they should eat mindfully and pay attention to the foods they consume. Noah suggests setting an ambitious goal with a short time frame. Ava suggests starting a fad diet. Another friend suggests spending more time in front of a screen. Which of these is a healthy weight-management strategy?

• Eat mindfully and pay attention to the foods you consume.

• Set an ambitious goal with a short time frame.

• Start a fad diet.

• Spend more time in front of a screen.