Original Project
Matter and Energy in Living Systems
All organisms need food as a source of molecules that provide chemical energy and building materials.
Item ME100002: Children need food as a source of energy and as a source of material for building or repairing body structures such as muscles.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about food for children?
- Children need food as a source of energy and as a source of material for building or repairing body structures such as muscles.
- Children need food as a source of energy but not as a source of material for building or repairing body structures such as muscles.
- Children need food as a source of material for building or repairing body structures such as muscles but not as a source of energy.
- Children need food to keep them alive, but the food is not a source of energy or a source of material for building or repairing body structures such as muscles.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1580 | 2319 | 68% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 836 | 1274 | 66% |
| 9–12 | 740 | 1036 | 71% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 733 | 1123 | 65% |
| Female | 825 | 1150 | 72% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1430 | 2047 | 70% |
| Other | 124 | 225 | 55% |