Nutrition Unit

Which of the following influence your food choices?

• Taste, texture, and appearance

• The cost of food

• Family background

• All of the above

Food companies advertise in order to sell their product. They do not really care about your health.

• True

• False

Portion sizes have not changed over the last 20 years. We still have the same size portions at home, restaurants, cafeterias, stores, etc.

• True

• False

Our hand can be a useful tool for measuring portion size. 1 fist =

• 1/2 cup

• 1 cup

• 1 tablespoon

Our hand can be a useful tool for measuring portion size. 1 palm (no fingers included) =

• 1 Portion of butter

• 1 Portion of cheese

• 1 Portion of meat/fish

What percentage of the US popular is considered overweight or obese?

• 70%

• 20%

• 50%

Overweight children, lead to overweight teens, lead to overweight adults.

• True

• False

Which of the following are health risks of obesity?

• Heart disease

• High blood pressure

• Type 2 diabetes

• All of the above

Soda/pop consumption has increased in the last 30 years.

• True

• False

Sports drinks (Gatorade/Powerade) is the same as an energy drink (Monster/Red Bull).

• True

• False