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Nutrition Unit

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name

Class

Date

Which of the following are NOT a food group?

bread, cereal, rice, & pasta

vegetable

milk, yogurt, & cheese

oils & fats

The nutrition facts label includes information on

number of calories per serving

price per unit

the expiration date

cooking process used

Units of heat that measure the energy used by the body provided by food

appetite

nutrient

sodium

calories

Body Mass Index measures

organs vs. skin

weight vs. body fat

height vs. muscle mass

height vs. weight

The body's preferred source of energy

proteins

carbohydrates

lipids

fats

When reading a food label, ___________ % is high and _________ % is low

25% and 5%

20% and 5%

15% and 8%

40% and 15

Diabetics should monitor

sodium

sugar

fats

calories

People with high blood pressure should monitor _________________ in their diet.

sodium

carbohydrates

fats

calories

A person should monitor fat calories if they are /have ___________________

high blood pressure

diabetes

high cholesterol

obese

10.

The following ingredients might contribute to diabetes

high fructose

vegetable oil

fiber

sodium

11.

Reading food labels can ________

protect against food allergies

help monitor calories

inform you about daily serving percentages for the item

all of the above

12.

Trans fats & saturated fats lead to ____________

better heart function

high blood pressure

increased body fat & cholesterol

mood swings & addictive headaches

13.

According to the dietary guidelines, choosing sensibly means ______________________

counting calories

limiting fat, sodium, & sugar daily

only drink water

balance food with excercise

14.

Dietary guidelines for Americans include

Aim to be skinny

Build a healthy amount of junk food

Choose sensible food options

All of the above

15.

Regular fast food consumption could lead to

high blood pressure

mood swings & headaches

liver damage

all of the above

16.

The amount of calories consumed should be ________ daily calories used if you want to lose weight.

equal to

less than

more than

none of the above

17.

A diet with too much sugar could lead to

high blood pressure

high cholesterol

skin breakouts

diabetes

18.

The BEST way to combat obesity is

high protein diets

exercise

cleanse diets

gastro-bypass surgery

19.

Fast food usually does NOT contain

Large amount of sodium

Small amount of vitamins

Large amount of fiber

Small amount of saturated fat

20.

Eggs belong in the _______ food group

Dairy

Meat & protein

Carbohydrates

Vegetables

21.

All of the following foods are "super foods" except

sweet potatoes

quinoa

broccoli

corn

100 %

Nutrition Unit

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

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