Nutrition Quiz 2022

Which of the following statements is true?

• Protein sources should always come from saturated fat like red meaT

• Add salt to your food to get the recommended sodium intake

• Choose healthier carb options like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables

• Limit daily fiber intake

What is the purpose of nutrients?

• Provide the body with energy

• Fight off infections

• Help the body grow and repair

• All of the above

When choosing carbohydrates, they should come from food sources such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a saturated fat that should be consumed in moderation?

• Olive Oil

• Fatty Fish

• Nuts and Seeds

• Red Meat

Fat is an essential nutrient in the body. What is the healthies type of fat to consume as it lowers risk of disease?

• Unsaturated Fat-Nuts, seeds, avocado, oil

• Trans fat- processed and fried foods

• All fat should be avoided because it increases risk of obesity

• Saturated fat- red meat, butter, cheese, ice cream

What is the best way to determine the nutritional quality of a food or drink?

• Listen to a commercial or advertisement

• Only buy name brand packaged food

• Read the nutrition facts label and ingredients list

• Pay attention to celebrities that endorse products

Which of the following carbohydrate should be avoided to reduce risk of disease?

• Sugary drinks

• Fruits/Vegetables

• Whole grains

• Whole wheat

Jared has been under a lot of pressure to complete a big assignment. Because time is a factor, he has been eating all of his meals at fast food restaurants. Which food would be the healthies choice at a fast food restaurant?

• Drinking a milkshake instead of ordering food

• Vegetable soup and salad

• Small fry and cheeseburger

• Meatlovers pizza

Tim's doctor has suggested that he lose some weight. Which of the following would be the most healthful way for Tim to lose weight?

• Skip breakfast

• Replace sweet tea with water

• Chew gum

• Only eat 1 meal a day

Pat wants to decrease the percentage of saturated fat in his diet. Which of the following is the most healthful way for Pat to attain this goal?

• Substitute fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with processed foods

• Add extra cheese to sandwiches for more calcium

• Use supplements that prevent the absorption of fat

• Eliminate all fat from his diet