1. When reading a recipe's ingredients, which substance makes the recipe an unhealthy choice if it is present in a high amount?
A. Fiber
B. Protein
C. Trans fat***
D. Unsaturated fat
2. Of the five food groups, which one should be consumed in the smallest amount?
A. Dairy***
B. Fruits
C. Grains
D. Protein
3. Which food would be considered to be a nutrient-poor snack choice?
A. Low-fat yogurt
B. Nuts and raisins
C. Fruit-filled donuts***
D. Raw vegetables
4. Which of the following foods in high in protein?
A. Apple
B. Carrot
C. Chicken***
D. Pasta
5. Your doctor tells you that you and your twin sister have the same basal metabolic (BMR). You live independent lives and do your own things, so how can that be? Which factor is likely the reason?
A. Your age
B. Your appetites
C. Your required Daily Values***
D. Your hunger
6. The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to (1) provide information on making smart food choices, (2) balance food intake with physical activity, (3) get the most nutrition out of the calories you consume, and one other important factor. Which activity demonstrates the fourth purpose of the guidelines?
A. Ignoring a 30-day cabbage-only fad diet in order to lose weight
B. Calculating your BMI
C. Comparing the contents of the chips and whole wheat crackers you want to buy***
D. Washing your hands thoroughly after seasoning raw chicken
7. Ben noticed that his BMI places him as overweight. He would like to lose a few pounds to achieve a healthy weight. Which of the following choices will best help him lose extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight?
A. He should identify his eating habits and develop strategies to eat healthier***
B. He should follow a new fad diet, which requires taking diet pills
C. He should continue his current eating habits, he is only a few pounds overweight
D. He should exercise 4 hours a day for one week, then go back to his current habits
8. Why is fiber necessary for proper functioning of the digestive system?
A. It creates cell membranes, nerve tissue and substances that aid in the digestion of fat
B. It helps proper functioning of the digestive system and prevents constipation***
C. It is important for cardiovascular health and can help fight heart disease
D. It supplies energy for your body's functions
9. To eat more healthful and decrease your calorie intake, MyPlate recommends that you
A. eat breakfast, lunch and dinner with no snacks in between meals
B. Eliminate starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn and lima beans that are high in carbohydrates
C. Drink fruit juice for extra nutrients, instead of water, when eating out
D. Vary your protein by sometimes choosing kidney, garbanzo or navy beans or peas***
10. A Daily Value of 10% means that
A. 10% of your calories should come from a particular nutrient
B. A food consists of 10% of a particular nutrient
C. A food package can bear the nutrient claim "light"
D. One serving provides 10% of the daily amount for a particular nutrient***
Any help is extremely appreciated.
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