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1. A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called a _______________.




2. All of the following are nutrients found in food except _____.




3. A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to Find which of the following?




4. Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into __________.




5. Your body needs vitamins and minerals because ___________.




6. Food passes through the stomach directly by _________.




7. About half of your diet should be made up of __________.




8. A mineral that the body needs to work properly is _____________.




9. According to the MyPyramid food guidance system, a person should obtain most of their fat from ____________.




10. A(n) ___________ is a unit of energy that indicates the amount of energy contained in food.




11. This food group is our body’s best source of energy?




12. Find which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?




13. Find which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don’t eat enough of this?




14. Find which of these is required on the food label?




15. The bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group is a good source of _______?




16. Citrus fruits are an excellent source of _______?




17. Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs, and nuts group are an important source of ________?




18. Find which food contains the most fat?




19. The milk, cheese & yogurt group are important for ________?




20. How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?




21. Find which of the following nutrients is needed to build and maintain the structural components of the body?




22. Find which of the following nutrients is known as the sunshine vitamin?




23. All of the following are needed for strong bones except:




24. Find which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?




25. This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system and strong connective tissue:




26. Find which of the following is the best source for omega-3 fatty acids?




27. This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency might cause anemia.




28. This vitamin is needed to prevent a birth defect called Spina Bifida




29. This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier skin, and to make cell membranes:




30. This nutrient is most important for healthy vision:




31. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide suggests that the Fats, Oils and Sweets Group be used ___.




32. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta Group.




33. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group.




34. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Fruit Group every day.




35. Find which of the following beverages has no fat, sugar, or oils?




36. Find what food doesn’t belong to this food group?




37. Find what food doesn’t belong to this food group?




38. Find what food doesn’t belong to this food group?




39. ________is an example of a hydrogenated fat. A. B. C.




40. If you order hot oatmeal in a restaurant it may taste flat because




41. Fruits and vegetables are usually considered as good sources of




42. Degenerative diseases are most closely associated with




43. The “bottom line” in determining the quality of a recipe is




44. Eggs, milk, and meat are usually classified as good sources of




45. The human body and the food that fuels it came together as a consequence of