Nutrition and Dietary Knowledge Assessment

What is the purpose of reading a food label?

• To understand the nutritional content and ingredients

• To find out the price of the food

• To know the brand of the food

• To check the expiry date only

Which of the following is an example of a "whole grain"?

• White bread

• Brown rice

• A sugary cereal

• White rice

What is a calorie?

• A unit of measurement for energy from food

• A type of vitamin found in fruits

• A mineral essential for bones

• A type of carbohydrate

According to MyPlate, what food group should take up the largest portion of your plate?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Grains

• Dairy

• Proteins

Why is it important to drink plenty of water every day?

• It helps regulate your body temperature and transport nutrients.

• It increases your sugar levels rapidly.

• It makes your bones instantly stronger.

• It causes you to need less sleep.

Which of these is the LEANEST source of protein?

• Fried chicken with skin

• Hamburger with 80% lean meat

• Skinless chicken breast

• Fatty cuts of red meat

Which type of fat is considered "unhealthy" because it can increase your risk of heart disease?

• Saturated and trans fat

• Monounsaturated fat

• Polyunsaturated fat

• Omega-3 fatty acids

The main role of carbohydrates in your diet is:

• to provide energy

• to build muscle

• to increase fat storage

• to regulate hormones

Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet because they are a good source of:

• Sodium

• Added sugars

• Fiber and vitamins

• Saturated fats

A "realistic personal dietary plan" is:

• a plan that fits an individual's lifestyle and nutritional needs

• a diet that eliminates all carbohydrates

• a plan that only includes eating at restaurants

• a diet that requires skipping meals