Health Final Exam Review

What is the healthiest way to lose weight?

• lose one to two pounds a week.

• lose 30 pounds in a month.

• lose one pound a day.

• eat whatever you want, as long as you exercise.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans promotes all of the following key concepts except:

• follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan.

• focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount.

• limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake.

• support healthy eating patterns for children but not adults.

 What is the measure of our body's efficiency and overall well-being?

• Fitness

• Exercise

• Nutrition

• Health

What is an example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal?

• building muscle by lifting weights everyday

• gaining a pound of muscle, a week for 10 weeks.

• losing as much weight as possible within a year.

• losing ten pounds over the course of three weeks.

 One pound is equal to ____ calories.

• 2,700

• 3.200

• 3,500

• 3,700

A calorie is best defined as:

• the rate at which the body uses energy.

• a unit of measurement for energy provided by food.

• a way to increase your appetite.

• a number used to calculate weight loss.

Nuts are considered a ____ food.

•  nutrient-dense

• High carbohydrate

• Sugary

• Low-nutrient

Of the following meals, which one is NOT a healthy option:

• Grilled Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Side Salad with Low-fat Dressing

• Whole-Wheat Turkey Wrap, Sliced Apples

• Grilled Chicken Salad

• Fried Chicken with Fries

 What is considered a normal weight gain for a pregnant woman?

• 20-40 lbs.

• 25-35 lbs.

• 10-25 lbs.

• 15-45 lbs.

On the MyPlate diagram, the following foods are listed: 

• Oils, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Grains.

• Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy

• Fats, Dairy, Protein, Vegetables, and Fruits

• Vegetables, Protein, Oil, Dairy, and Fruit