Nutrition Quest Day 9

A calorie measures the amount of _______ food provides.

• energy

• carbohydrates

• nutrients

• minerals

Which has the most energy per serving?

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What type of energy does food have?

• heat

• chemical

• solar (sun)

• quick-release

Answer explanation

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When is the chemical energy of food released and used as fuel in our bodies?

• during electrolysis

• during combustion

• during digestion

• during protein synthesis

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Which nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

If we consistently put in more energy into our bodies than we burn, the extra energy will be stored as ____.

• starch

• fat

• protein (muscles)

• glucose

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

1 calorie is scientifically defined as the amount of energy it would take to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of _____ by 1 degree Celsius.

• air

• water

• fire

• carbohydrates

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What type of individuals typically need MORE calories than the standard recommendation of 2,000 calories for women and 2,500 calories for men? Check all that apply.

• pregnant women

• athletes

• the elderly

• office workers

The calorie counts on __________ measure how much energy the food contains, NOT how much energy you can actually get out of it.

• the computer

• the thermometer

• nutrition labels

• doctor prescriptions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

How can two people eat the same food but get different amounts of calories from the food? Check all that apply.

• differences in enzyme (chemical) levels

• gut bacteria

• intestine length

• food preferences