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Chapter 4: Food and Nutrition

	1.	Which of the major nutrients repair body cells and tissues?

		a.	minerals
		b.	vitamins
		c.	proteins
		d.	carbohydrates

	2.	Which of the major nutrients keep the heart and other organs working?

		a.	carbohydrates
		b.	proteins
		c.	vitamins
		d.	minerals

	3.	Which substance in the body regulates fluids and blood pressure?

		a.	fats
		b.	sodium
		c.	sugar
		d.	vitamins

	4.	Which influence on food involves the amount of time you have to eat?

		a.	personal taste
		b.	geography
		c.	convenience
		d.	cost

	5.	How many servings of vegetables should teenage girls eat every day?

		a.	four
		b.	three
		c.	two
		d.	one

	6.	How many calories do most teens need to eat each day?

		a.	between 4,000 and 5,000
		b.	more than 3,000
		c.	between 2,200 and 2,800
		d.	less than 1,200

	7.	What is the best way to achieve a balance of nutrients in your diet?

		a.	Eat a variety of foods from all the food groups.
		b.	Eat regular meals.
		c.	Skip breakfast once a week.
		d.	Never eat candy bars.

	8.	Where does food go immediately after you swallow it?

		a.	small intestine
		b.	large intestine
		c.	stomach
		d.	esophagus

	9.	Which organ is responsible for storing liquid wastes after digestion?

		a.	small intestine
		b.	bladder
		c.	kidneys
		d.	sweat glands

	10.	Which eating disorder involves compulsive overeating?

		a.	bulimia
		b.	anorexia nervosa
		c.	binge eating
		d.	fad dieting