Nutrition and Physical Activity Test

You want less sugar in your diet.  Which of the following would be the BEST way for you to do this?

• A Listen carefully to TV ads about food

• B Taste foods to see if they are sweet

• C Stay away from foods that taste sweet

• D Read the food label of foods you would like to eat

Manufacturers use words such as "free," "lite," or "reduced" to lead the consumer to think their product might be healthier for them than it really is.

• A True
• B False

The video we watched on the first day of the unit recommended that we drink water instead of sugary drinks. Our body is composed of ___________ water.

• A 20%
• B 35%
• C 60%
• D 85%

Many Americans choose to eat at fast food restaurants because the food is

• A low in fat
• B low in salt
• C fresh (never frozen or processed)
• D convenient

The six essential nutrients are Vitamins, Minerals, Water, Protein,

• A Carbohydrates and Fats
• B Dairy and Grains
• C Carbohydrates and Sugar
• D Calcium and Potassium

If you are overweight, your food choices can help you lose weight

• A True
• B False

There are a number of factors that can affect how much a person weighs.  Which of the factors are controllable?

• A Age and Gender

• B Height and Body Frame

• C Genetics and Growth Spurts

• D Food Intake and Activity Level

MyPlate consists of how many food groups?

• A 3
• B 5
• C 10
• D 7

Joe wants to be more physically active after school. Which of the following is an environmental influence that could get in his way of reaching his goal?

• A Having stairs to used instead of the elevator
• B Bike trail near his house
• C Easy access to television and video games
• D School gyms open for kids to use

Which type of milk is the lowest in calories (energy for your body)?

• A Whole milk
• B 2% milk
• C 1% milk
• D Fat free milk