Nutrition Unit Test

Why is it important to understand how to read a food label?

• to be sure you don't buy something past the "sell by" date

• so you will never eat anything that has sugar in it

• so you're aware of the nutritional value of foods you eat

• so you can tell your family and friends what to not eat

It is important to choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium because

• salt does not taste good

• diets high in salt may cause birth defects

• diets high in salt might increase bowel movements

• diets high in salt might increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease

The number of overweight American teens is at an all time low.

• True

• False

Saturated fats are found in animal products, shortening and stick margarine

• True

• False

The Nutrition Facts panel on food labels includes information on 

• the number of calories per serving
• the price per unit
• the expiration date
• the cooking process

The nine essential amino acids are

• not found in foods
• not made by the body
• all present in incomplete proteins
• made by the body

Fish, meat and eggs are rich in carbohydrates

• True
• False

The substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy

• appetite
• calories
• nutrients 
• hunger

These are the basic building blocks of muscle and other body tissues:

• Fats

• Proteins

• Sugars

• Minerals

How many calories are equivalent to one pound of fat?

• 500

• 2,500

• 1,000

• 3,500