Nutrition Pre-Test/Final

Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?

• sodium weakens bones and teeth

• sodium can lead to high blood pressure

• sodium is linked to cancer

• sodium causes a person to be diabetic

A student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

A student ate a chicken breast, green beans, brown rice and a glass of milk for dinner. According to “MyPlate.gov” which food group is not included in her meal?

• vegetables

• fruits

• protein

• grains

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

• water

• minerals

What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?

• to learn the food label

• to provide all the nutrients you need

• to keep from getting bored with your diet

• to help improve physical fitness

How many calories do you need to cut to lose 1 lb.?

• 3000

• 4000

• 35

• 3500

Instead of the food pyramid, we now have

• Portion control

• Weight Watchers

• Choose My Weight

• Choose My Plate

Which is the sunshine vitamin?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin A

Americans don't get enough of

• Sodium

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Dietary fiber

The safest way to lose weight is...

• 5 lbs. per week

• 10 lbs. per week

• 1 -2 lbs. per week

• 2 -3 lbs. per week