Nutrition Quiz

When energy in is greater than energy out, we ___________________.

• Lose weight

• Gain weight

• Get energetic

• Feel tired

Someone who designs meals and diet programs to help people achieve their nutritional goals is called a:

• Nutritionist

• Dietitian

• Weight Loss Specialist

• Dietary Manager

Which statement is true regarding dietary reference intakes?

• They are values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people.

• They aren't very useful.

• They are only used by medical professionals.

• The are only relevant for a small group of the population.

Which does NOT affect Basal Metabolic Rate?

• Age

• Genetics

• Climate

• School History

Average daily intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98%) healthy individuals in a group is known as:

• Adequate Intake

• Tolerable Upper Intake Levels

• Recommended Dietary Allowance

• Estimated Average Requirement

What helps balance the energy we put in our bodies with the energy our bodies put out?

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Portion control

• Physical activity

• Seeing a doctor regularly

A food that is unprocessed and in a raw state that has never been frozen or undergone any form of heat processing or preservation is:

• Fresh

• Raw

• Disgusting

• Delicious

Which of the following statements is written in a S.M.A.R.T format?

• I will eat vegetables.

• I will eat more vegetables.

• I will eat 3 servings of vegetables.

• I will eat 3 servings of vegetables 5 days a week.

A food label as "lite" must have:

• 3 grams of fat or less per serving

• .5 grams of fat or less per serving

• 100 calories or less per serving

• 1/3 fewer calories or 50% less fat per serving

Calories are a measure of:

• Portion size

• Food energy

• How much weight you'll gain

• Shelf-life of that food