Nutrition Unit Test

1. The MyPlate is the newest version of the U.S. food guide.

• True
• False

2. MyPlate says we should be eating the largest portions of fruits and proteins.

• True
• False

3. Yesterday, I ate yogurt and toast for breakfast, a spinach salad for lunch, and chicken pot pie for dinner. Which food group did I NOT eat?

• Protein
• Fruit
• Dairy
• Vegetable

4. Which of the following are vegetarian PROTEIN sources? (choose ALL that apply)

• Black Beans
• Peanut Butter
• Tofu (soybeans)
• Salmon
• Chicken

5. Serving size is the amount of that product that is suggested to be eaten in one sitting and is what the nutrition facts is based on.

• True
• False

6. Calories are units of liquid.

• True
• False

7. If you eat more calories than you use on a regular basis you most likely will:

• lose weight
• gain weight
• stay the same weight

8. Some ways our body uses the energy from food is:

• to pump our heart
• to walk to the next class
• to play basketball
• All of the above

9. Signs of an eating disorder include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Extreme concerns about calories
• Eating all food groups because they want to "be healthy"
• Significant changes in weight
• Obsessive thoughts about food

10. What is the "5/20 Rule" when discussing food labels?

• The '5/20 Rule' refers to the maximum amount of sugar allowed in snacks.
• The '5/20 Rule' helps determine if a food is low or high in nutrients based on %DV.
• The '5/20 Rule' is a guideline for portion sizes in meals.
• The '5/20 Rule' indicates the calorie count of a food item.