Health and Nutrition

Which of the following is not a food group?

• water

• vitamins

• proteins

• milk

Nutrition is

• A desire, rather than a need, to eat.

• The process by which the body takes in and uses food.

• A natural physical drive that protects you from starvation..

• The starches and sugars present in foods.

We should drink ___ cups of water a day.

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

Which of the following is a reason to eat healthy?

• To provide nutrients that your body needs to function
• To give you more energy and alertness throughout the day
• All of the above
• To prevent future disease and/or sickness

Before a long practice, a dancer would perform better by eating

• Chicken Sandwhich
• Cereal/protein bar
• Banana
• Yogurt 

Water accounts for _____ of a humans body weight

• 40%
• 50%
• 60%
• 70%

Most packaged foods have food labels. 

• True
• False

Using, "My Plate", to choose snacks can help you get the right amount of servings from the _______________________.

• yogurt group
• food groups
• pasta group
• fats group

Which item below is NOT a group on "My Plate".

• Dairy
• Protein 
• Fats
• Grains

Pasta and wheat are examples of the grain portion on "My Plate".

• True
• False