Question

multiple choice

1. what are the three divisions that make up the health triangle?

a. physical, mental/emotional, spiritual c. social, physical, mental/emotional
b. spiritual, social, physical d. mental/emotional, social, spiritual

1. which one of these factors influences your health?

a. environment c. heredity e. media
b. peers d. culture f. all of the above

1. how many calories are there in one pound of body fat?

a. 500 c. 1,500
b. 3,500 d. 2,500

1. what is the difference between hunger and appetite?

a. hunger is the physical need or drive to eat, appetite is a thought or desire for food.
b. appetite is the physical need or drive to eat, hunger is the thought or desire for food.

1. how many different nutrients are there?

a. 6 c. 100
b. 12 d. 20

1. carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are nutrients that provide your body with________?

a. power c. strength
b. endurance d. energy

1. water, vitamins, and minerals are nutrients that help your body________?

a. provide your body with energy. c. helps build muscle mass.
b. perform a variety of functions. d. helps maintain bone structure.

Explanation:

1. The standard health triangle consists of social, physical, and mental/emotional health domains.
2. All listed factors (environment, peers, heredity, culture, media) impact a person's health.
3. A widely accepted value for calories in one pound of body fat is 3,500.
4. Hunger is a physical drive for food, while appetite is a psychological desire for food.
5. There are 6 main classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
6. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are macronutrients that supply the body with energy.
7. Water, vitamins, and minerals support a range of bodily functions like hydration, immune support, and electrolyte balance, rather than just one specific function.

Answer:

1. C. Social, Physical, Mental/Emotional
2. F. All of the Above
3. B. 3,500
4. A. Hunger is the physical need or drive to eat, Appetite is a thought or desire for food.
5. A. 6
6. D. Energy
7. B. Perform a variety of functions.