Food and Nutrition

Which is the BEST example of a high-fiber product?

• Banana

• Flour tortilla

• Hamburger bun

• Shredded wheat

A whole-grain product is:

• Cornmeal muffin

• old fashioned oatmeal

• refined flour tortilla

• white dinner roll

A recommendation found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to :

• burn fewer calories than one consumes

• burn more calories than one consumes

• gradually decrease calories burned by increasing food eaten

• gradually increase calories consumed by eating more carbohydrates

carrying an armful of wood uphill into one's home is an example of:

• heavy activity

• light activity

• moderate activity

• very light activity

An example of nutrition information that a person should be cautious of is :

• consuming 1800 calories per day and burn 2100 calories per day

• encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade

• replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal

• the grapefruit diet that guarantees one will lose five pounds per week

To encourage good nutrition, ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends choosing foods that are high in :

• fiber and dense in nutrients

• sodium and added sugars

• sodium and added fats

• water and calories

People and vehicles are similar because both require :

• fats and carbohydrates

• proteins and minerals

• sources of energy and water

• starches and sugars

A recommendation found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to :

• follow a lifestyle that enables one to achieve a healthy weight

• get physical exercise at least once a week

• select foods that are high in saturated fats

• select more fruits and fewer vegetables for your diet

Deborah is searching for a credible source of science-based nutrition and fitness information. Which should she use ?

• Atkins Diet

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• National Inquirer

• South Beach Diet

Stan bought all fresh seafood at Sam's Seaside Shop. This type of store is MOST LIKELY a :

• convenience store

• farmer's market

• specialty store

• supermarket