Nutrition Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 essential nutrients?

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Sugars

What is the primary unit of energy in food?

• Calorie

• Gram

• Ounce

• Liter

What term describes substances in food that are necessary for the body's growth and maintenance?

• Nutrients

• Calories

• Fats

• Sugars

What is the purpose of Nutrition Facts Labels?

• To provide information on the nutritional content of food

• To advertise the food product

• To list the ingredients in alphabetical order

• To show the price of the food

What does the term "serving" refer to?

• The amount of food recommended to be eaten at one time

• The total weight of the food package

• The number of calories in the food

• The price of the food

What is meant by "appropriate serving sizes"?

• The recommended portion of food for one meal

• The total amount of food in a package

• The amount of food that fits on a plate

• The amount of food that can be eaten in one bite

What does "moderation" mean in terms of diet?

• Eating a balanced amount of different foods

• Eating only one type of food

• Eating as much as possible

• Avoiding all fats and sugars

What is the focus of weight management?

• Maintaining a healthy body weight

• Gaining as much weight as possible

• Losing weight rapidly

• Avoiding all carbohydrates

What are diseases?

• Conditions that impair normal functioning of the body

• Healthy states of the body

• Temporary feelings of discomfort

• Minor injuries

What are eating disorders?

• Abnormal eating habits that negatively affect health

• Healthy eating patterns

• Temporary changes in appetite

• Minor digestive issues