Healthy Behavior Quiz 1

What is a reason to make half your plate fruits and vegetables?

• To increase sugar intake.

• To provide essential nutrients and reduce disease risk.

• To consume more processed foods.

• To increase calorie intake.

What is a characteristic of flour made from refined grains?

• It has a coarser texture

• It has a finer texture

• It is more colorful

• It is sweeter

What is the benefit of the fiber in whole grains?

• It adds sweetness

• It helps digest food and get rid of waste

• It makes the grains softer

• It increases sugar levels

Which food provides the most zinc?

• Poultry

• Seafood

• Meats

• Eggs

Why does the body gain weight when consuming excess calories?

• The body loses energy

• The body stores extra calories as fat

• The body converts calories to muscle

• The body uses all calories immediately

What is the result of balancing calorie intake with calorie usage?

• Weight gain

• Weight loss

• Healthy weight

• Dehydration

What is important to remember about calorie balance?

• It’s calorie balance over time that’s important.

• It’s calorie balance each day that’s important.

• Calories don’t matter.

• Only exercise matters.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nutrient-dense foods?

• Low in saturated fat

• Contains trans fat

• Low in added sugar

• Low in salt

Which nutrient is NOT typically found in nutrient-dense foods?

• Vitamins

• Trans fat

• Protein

• Complex carbohydrates

What type of milk products are considered nutrient-dense?

• Full-fat milk products

• Low-fat and fat-free milk products

• Sweetened milk products

• Flavored milk products