Nutrition and Physical Activity Unit Practice

Which is true of Fad Diets?

• It may harm you, ruin your metabolism, and even cause death

• It is scientifically proven and regulated by our government

• Celebrities and influencers follow them so it's safe

• It will promote healthy weight loss if done correctly

What food groups are missing from this meal: turkey, baked beans, broccoli, and milk?

• Fats and protein

• Fruit and dairy

• Grains and fruits

• Protein and vegetables

The condition in which the body doesn't get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly is malnutrition.

• True

• False

Once considered as a disease that only involves older adults, this chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar is now getting diagnosed in children.

• Cancer

• Stroke

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Heart Disease

Sugar gets converted (changed) into protein in your body.

• True

• False

Which of the following factors does not play a role in determining how many calories a person needs each day?

• Age

• Gender

• Activity level

• Physical appearance

Through exercising, you can burn this units of heat that measure the energy available in foods:

• thermal dynamic

• amino acids

• calories

• nutrient-density

Many foods and beverages Americans eat and drink contains empty calories. Empty calories are:

• food that contain added sugar and solid fats.

• foods that are nutrient dense.

• foods with zero calores

• foods that are a part of the six essential nutrients

The main ingredient for Goldfish crackers is:

• Enriched wheat flour

• Wheat

• Milk

• Onion Powder

There are added sugars in Goldfish crackers.

• True

• False