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Health and Nutrition Review
1. lungs – takes in oxygen and gives off carbon dioxide
2. Respiratory System – contains the lungs, trachea, and diaphragm. It is the system
responsible for breathing in the oxygen the body needs.
3. heart – pumps blood throughout the body
4. Circulatory System – contains the heart, blood vessels, and blood. It is the system
responsible for pumping blood carrying oxygen to the body.
5. calcium – helps to build bones
6. protein – builds muscles and repairs tissue
7. sodium – another name for salt
8. fat – found in many foods, your body burns it after carbohydrates, provides energy
9. carbohydrates – gives you energy, whole grains are the healthiest
10. minerals – nutrients that are not make from living things
11. vitamins – nutrients that help your body grow and heal
12. Where is your heart located? On the left side of the chest.
13. The vessels that carry blood AWAY from your heart are called arteries.
14. The vessels that carry blood back to your heart are called veins.
15. What are some things you can do to keep your heart healthy?
1. exercise
2. eat healthy
3. don’t smoke
16. Where are your lungs located? Inside the rib cage
17. Oxygen is the gas that is inhaled when you breathe.
18. Carbon dioxide is the gas that is exhaled when you breathe.
19. What do lungs look like when they’ve been damaged from smoking? Gray with
black spots
20. Give 2 examples of Carbohydrates:
1.
2.
starch (long lasting energy)
sugar (short burst of energy)
21. Why are vegetables healthful foods to eat?
Vegetables provide vitamins and minerals that help prevent heart disease and
cancer.
22. Explain the importance of the food pyramid/plate.
The food pyramid/plate helps people to decide how much of each food
group they should include in their diet to stay healthy. Reading the labels
on food can also help people make healthy choices.
23. A food label helps you compare NUTRIENTS in food.
24. What is the serving size for this product? ______
25. How many servings in this container? _______
26. What are the total carbs in one serving? _____
27. How much protein in one serving? _________
28. How much fiber in one serving? ________
29. Is there any vitamin A in this product? _____
30. How much sodium in this serving? ________
31. How many calories in one serving? _______
List 3 foods in each group:
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Protein
Meats and Beans
Dairy