Nutrition Quiz

What is the indigestible type of carbohydrate that prevents constipation?

• Fiber

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Sugar

What makes a food a “junk food”?

• It tastes good

• It contains a lot of calories, but very few nutrients.

• It has a lot of fat

• It has carbohydrates

What is the term for a food that has not been treated with synthetic/artificial chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers?

• Genetically Modified (GMO)

• Fortified

• Organic

• Pasteurized

Which of the following is an example of a healthy nutrition choice?

• Asking for whole wheat bread instead of white (Italian) bread at Subway

• Getting a crispy chicken sandwich instead of a grilled chicken sandwich at McDonald’s/Chick-Fil-A

• Grabbing a candy bar for a snack, instead of some trail mix as you head out the door

• Ordering a sausage/bacon/pepperoni pizza because it tastes better than mushrooms/green peppers.

A nutrient that most Americans should eat MORE of in their diets is:

• Cholesterol

• Fiber

• Saturated Fat

• Sodium

A nutrient that most Americans should eat LESS of in their diets is:

• Fiber

• Protein

• Sodium

• Unsaturated fat

Which of the following makes sugar sweetened beverage consumption a problem for most Americans:

• They taste good

• They can be a special treat on occasion

• They contribute many extra calories without adding many (if any) other nutrients.

• They are found in many places (restaurants, convenience stores, sporting events).

Which of the following is true about snacking?

• Snacking is always bad for you

• If you want to snack healthier, keep healthy snack options hidden so that you will eat them more often

• Snacking between meals is a bad way to gain weight.

• If you want a snack that will fill you up, choose something high in healthy fat, protein, and/or fiber.

Which of the following is NOT a tip for preventing food contamination?

• Defrost food at room temperature through the day before cooking.

• Clean your hands, knives, food and cutting boards often

• Cook food to the proper internal temperature

• Separate foods to prevent cross contamination (do not use the same knife and cutting board to cut raw chicken and then chop your lettuce).

Which of the following is NOT a reason why water is important?

• It helps regulate body temperature

• It is an important source of calories

• It provides the proper environment for the body’s chemical reactions to occur.

• It transports nutrients and oxygen through the body and helps get rid of waste from the body.