Nutriton

What is the purpose of fiber?

• taste

• color

• helps with digestion (increases weight and bulk of stool)

• helps pass urine

Which of the following is a name for “hidden sugar”?

• corn syrup

• dextrose

• fructose

• all of these

Which of the following diseases can be a prevented (in many cases) if an individual makes healthy dietary decisions?

• Muscular Dystrophy

• Type 2 Diabetes

• AIDS

• COVID

What can be an effective method to clean (remove pesticides) your fruits and veggies?

• Wipe on sleeve

• Blow off dirt

• soak w/ water/vinegar or use a veggie/fruit cleaner

• none of these

What is a carcinogen?

• a substance that is capable of causing cancer

• a healthy nutrient

• a food group

• a medication used for weight loss

The first ingredient listed in the “Ingredients” is...

• the most "tasty"

• the healthiest

• what the manufacturer used the most of in the product

• none of these

The recommended amount of calories per day for an individual is based on...

• age

• body size

• activity level

• all of these

Which of the following would be an example of empty calories?

• banana

• peanut butter

• candy

• whole grain oats

Which of the following would be considered a high calorie food?

• spinach

• butter

• bread

• apple sauce

_____________ is a standard amount of a food, such as a cup or an ounce. It can help you when choosing foods and when comparing like items while shopping, but they are not recommendations for how much of a certain food to eat.

• portion size

• serving size

• calories

• none of these