Nutrition Vocab Quiz

What are empty calories?

• Calories that are essential for body function

• Foods with no nutritional value

• High-protein foods

• Calories from water

What does the term "portion" refer to in nutrition?

• A type of nutrient

• The amount of food on your plate

• A balanced meal

• A diet plan

Being "overweight" is defined as being how many pounds over your ideal weight?

• 5-10 pounds

• 10-15 pounds

• 20-25 pounds

• 30-35 pounds

What is the main difference between being overweight and obesity?

• Obesity is less severe than being overweight

• Obesity is a disease, while being overweight is a choice

• Obesity is more than being overweight

• There is no difference; they are the same

What is diabetes (Type 2)?

• A disease of the liver

• A disease of the pancreas that can be caused by overeating

• A disease caused by bacteria

• A disease caused by a virus

What causes heart disease according to the vocabulary list?

• Lack of sleep

• Clogging of the arteries due to overeating fatty foods

• Excessive exercise

• Drinking too much water

What is a substitute in the context of nutrition?

• A replacement for a meal

• A type of nutrient

• Having an apple rather than a candy bar

• A method of cooking

These are what our bodies NEED to grow and stay healthy. There are 6 of them.

• heart disease

• empty calories

• choices

• essential nutrients

What does it mean to modify your diet?

• To eat only organic foods

• To eat less food

• To change something in your diet like what you eat or drink

• To start a new diet every week

What information can be found on food labels?

• The price of the food item

• The name of the manufacturer

• A variety of information about the nutritional value of the food item

• The weight of the food item