Nutrition Pre-Assessment

Which of the following are considered essential nutrients? Check all that apply

• Protein

• Amino Acids

• Water

• Fats

How many food groups are listed on MyPlate?

• 3

• 6

• 5

• 4

What percentage of your body is water?

• 78-87%

• 62-75%

• 48-57%

How much of your plate should be vegetables?

• 10%

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

Why are food labels important? Check all that apply

• Identify calories

• Provides information about serving sizes

• Contains information about food allergens

• Compare different foods that you are eating

How are ingredients listed on a food label?

• In descending order by weight from largest to smallest

• In ascending order by weight from smallest to largest

• In alphabetical order from a-z

• In alphabetical order from z-a

Where are allergens listed on the food label?

• At the very top of the label

• At the very bottom of the label

• Wait allergens are listed on the food label?

• What is an allergen

How much of your plate should be protein?

• 40%

• 20%

• 30%

• 10%

Minerals are divided into which subcategories? Check all that apply

• Trace

• Minor

• Major

• Essential

Vitamins are divided into 2 categories: Name them