Nutrition

Which nutrient has the most calories per gram?

• fats

• calories

• protiens

• iron

What are nutrients?

• What a person needs to stay slim

• substances in food that the body needs to function properly

• foods without a great deal of fat

• calorie dense food

On average, if you burn an excess of 3,500 calories, how much weight can you expect to lose?

• one ounce

• one pound

• one hundred pounds

• one ton

What is your recommended daily caloric intake based on?

• age

• gender

• activity level

• all of the above

What is the basic recommendation of the USDA's "my plate"?

• half of your plate should be grains

• half your plate should be fruits and vegetables

• you may eat as many proteins as you like

• 1/4 of your plate should be desserts

Which of the following can NOT be caused by unhealthy eating?

• high blood pressure

• carpal tunnel syndrome

• heart disease

• type 2 diabetes

What is the best fluid replacement during 20 minutes of moderate activity?

• soft drink

• lemonade

• water

• sports drink

What is a characteristic of an individual with an eating disorder?

• distorted or negative body image

• more involvement in extracurricular activities

• high self-esteem

• healthy immune system

What can be assumed about a diet based on taking special pills, powders, or herbs?

• not advised for long term weight control

• low in risk

• a healthy method to lose weight

• are always researched based

A person with a high body mass index (BMI) is at risk for which of the following diseases?

• diabetes

• hypertension

• elevated cholesterol

• all of the above