7th Grade Nutrition Overall Review

Which is not something that can develop if we have too much fat in our diet? (a)  

• heart disease
• brain tumor
• asthma
• liver disease

New nutrition labels on foods in the US had which change happen?

• no more breakdown of different fats

• smaller serving sizes

• calories are printed larger and in bold

• no more vitamins have to be listed

Healthy fats come from all of the following EXCEPT: (a)  

• palm oil
• olive oil
• nuts & seeds
• oily fish

Which of the following have saturated (bad) fats? (a)  

• cheese
• cream and butter
• chocolate
• all of the above

Which is NOT one of the six essential nutrients that all humans need? (a)  

• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• sugars

What was one of the major changes made to nutrition labels as of 2021 (which is the first time they'd been updated since the 80s)?

• they no longer have to have added sugars

• they got rid of trans fats

• the serving sizes had to be increased to be more realistic

• the calories don't have to be as accurate

What is the major thing that causes a lot of health problems as you age which Americans have far too much of in their diet? (a)  

• carbohydrates
• proteins
• fruits
• sodium

Why do we need some fats in our diets?

• they taste good

• they balance out the sugar

• they make the carbohydrates break down

• they help us absorb vitamins and give us fatty acids

What are the two main things that can happen to our hearts because of a high fat diet? (a)  

• heart attack and heart failure
• heart attack and aneurysm
• asthma and heart failure
• aneurysm and stroke

It's perfectly healthy to have fast food as long as it's only once a week.

• True

• False