Nutrition Study Guide: 8th Grade

Test Date: ________________

I. HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES
A. Review the Circle the Healthier Choice Worksheet.

II. DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS

A. Choosing foods low in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol may lower your risk of
__________________ disease.

B. Eating foods that are high in saturated fats, trans fat, and cholesterol may
cause your_____________ to become blocked/clogged.

C. What are two possible conditions that may result from eating too
much sodium (salt) on a regular basis?

D. To decrease your risk of certain types of cancers, try to eat at least ____
fruits and vegetables daily.

E. Be able to recognize the cholesterol definition and what happens if you

frequently eat foods that have high amounts.

F. The good cholesterol fights off the bad. What is the name of the good? What is the
name of the bad? (Tip.H=you want it to be high L=you want it to be low)

III. NUTRIENTS
A. Be able to recognize the following definitions:
1) Nutrients

2) Carbohydrate

3) Protein

4) Vitamins

5) Minerals -

B. Is it better to get your vitamins and minerals from a pill or eating a variety of foods?

C. Which nutrient is our main source of energy?

D. Recognize foods that are sources of carbohydrates.

E. Recognize foods that are sources of protein.

F. Recognize important reasons for drinking 6-8 cups of water daily.

 G. Know the difference between saturated fats (bad) and unsaturated fats (good).

1) Be able to recognize foods that are high in saturated fats.

2) Be able to recognize foods that are high in unsaturated fats (good fat).

H. Fortified vs. Enriched

1) Recognize the difference between enriched and fortified.

2) Recognize examples of each.

IV. THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION

A. What is the difference between appetite and hunger?

B. What factors affect the amount of nutrients a body needs?

V. BODY MASS INDEX AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

A. What is body mass index?

B. What factors have an influence on the number of overweight teens?

C. Be able to recognize how to balance your caloric intake with physical activity if you want
to gain, lose, or maintain weight.

D. List Healthy Behaviors that will keep your metabolism running efficiently.