MTTC: Health & PE Questions and
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In schools across the United States, there has been an increased awareness
of health and fitness related issues, especially regarding proper diet and
nutrition for adolescents. Which of the following has this increased awareness
led to?
An increased emphasis on promoting individuals' lifelong participation
in physical activity and exercises
Mrs. Gruntle is planning a health unit on substance abuse. Before beginning
the unit, Mrs. Gruntle prepares a pretest to give the students. Which of the
following is the most important advantage of the pretest?
It will help the teacher recognize misconceptions students have about
substance abuse
According to the American Heart Association, which of the following is the
recommended daily serving of vegetables?
5 servings
Which of the following statements best describes weight-loss diets that are
high in protein and fat, but restrict the intake of carbohydrates?
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A high-fat, low-carb diet tends to be unhealthy because severely
restricting carbohydrate intake can cause vitamin and mineral
deficiencies.
Unsaturated fats are best described as fats that are:
found in a variety of foods, including planted-based foods and oils.
Eating these fats can decrease the risk of heart disease and type 2
diabetes.
PE Teachers should stress a lifelong participation in
proper nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.
How many servings per fruit per day?
4
How many servings of grains per day?
3-8
How much dairy per day?
3-5 cups
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How much proteins per day?
2-6 oz
The body's primary source of energy?
carbohydrates
Fats
supply the body with energy and increase the absorption of fat-soluble
vitamins
Proteins
help the body grow and repair itself
The body needs how many vitamins
13
Vitamin A helps with
vision, skin, mucous membranes, bones, teeth, immune system
Vitamin B
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