WorksheetsFoods 1 Influences, Food Labels & MyPlate
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which category of nutrients do the calories in Mountain Dew come from?
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
2.
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, what is the total amount of fat is a person supposed to consume in a day?
a)
10 g
b)
150 g
c)
65 g
d)
80 g
3.
if you are an athlete or someone who is constantly active, which diet should you choose?
a)
2,000 Calorie
b)
2,500 Calorie
4.
What is true about serving sizes?
a)
They must be listed in commonly understood portions (cups, grams, pieces)
b)
They only need to be listed if there is more than one serving per container
5.
Reading the food label can help you compare products, make healthier choices and provide valuable information to people with food allergies.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
This nutrient helps build muscle mass, repair cartilage, skin and blood. Also known as the building block of life.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fiber
c)
Calorie
d)
Protein
7.
These nutrients help boost your immune system & help aid your body in growth & development
a)
Vitamins/minerals
b)
Fiber
c)
Carbohydates
d)
cholesterol
8.
The customs and beliefs of a racial, religious or social group
a)
Cultural Influences
b)
Adventure
c)
Heavy Activity
9.
Meeting friends for pizza instead of eating lunch at home
a)
Adventure
b)
Entertainment
c)
Media
10.
Influences that come from outside of the individual and family
a)
Heavy Activity
b)
External Influences
c)
High Fiber
11.
Eating convenience foods because a person does not know how to cook
a)
Knowledge and Skills
b)
Wellness
c)
Potassium
12.
Picking a certain brand because a celebrity used a product in an advertisement
a)
Wellness
b)
Media
c)
Technology
13.
The state of being overall good health
a)
Welness
b)
Media
c)
Technology
14.
Which of the following are reasons why we eat?
a)
A. HUNGER
b)
B. COMFORT
c)
C. ENTERTAINMENT
d)
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
15.
NUTRITION AND WELLNESS ARE THE SAME THING.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
16.
YOU ARE SCROLLING THROUGH INSTAGRAM ONE RAINY AFTERNOON AND COME ACROSS A SPONSORED POST FROM PANERA BREAD ABOUT THEIR NEW CHILI DISH. IT MAKES YOU CRAVE PANERA SO MUCH THAT YOU CALL UP A FRIEND AND GO THERE FOR DINNER. WHAT KIND OF EXTERNAL INFLUENCE IS THIS?
a)
A. TECHNOLOGICAL
b)
B. ECONOMICAL
c)
C. MEDIA
d)
D. ENVIRONMENTAL
17.
WHICH IS AN EXAMPLE OF A TECHNOLOGICAL FACTOR INFLUENCING FOOD CHOICES?
a)
A. CHANGES IN CLIMATE
b)
B. DECREASING AMOUNTS OF AVAILABLE LAND
c)
C. DEVELOPMENT OF THE MICROWAVE
d)
D. INCREASING SUPPLIES OF A TYPE OF FOOD PRODUCT
18.
All are part of the MyPlate food groups except
a)
Fruit/Vegetable
b)
Grains
c)
Fats
d)
Proteins
19.
Protein can include eggs, beans, peanut butter, fish, and meats.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Beans and peas are special. They belong to two food groups. What are they?
a)
fruits and vegetables
b)
vegetables and proteins
c)
fruits and protein
d)
fats and protein
21.
Spinach is an example of a ___________.
a)
red and orange vegetable
b)
other vegetable
c)
dark green vegetable
d)
starchy vegetable
22.
Popcorn is in the ________ group.
a)
Grains
b)
Fruits
c)
Vegetable
d)
Dairy
23.
According to MyPlate ... the largest section of your plate should be
a)
Fruits
b)
Dairy
c)
Protein
d)
Vegetables
24.
myplate has how many food groups?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
2
d)
6
25.
Avoid fruit juices because of:
a)
Minerals
b)
Added sugars
c)
Sodium
d)
Fructose
26.
For dinner, Kris is eating--
French bread
Chicken alfredo
Broccoli
Glass of milk
What food group is he missing?
French bread
Chicken alfredo
Broccoli
Glass of milk
What food group is he missing?
a)
Grains
b)
Protein
c)
Fruits
d)
Vegetables
27.
Which of the following is a benefit of eating whole grains?
a)
High in fiber
b)
Low in vitamins
c)
High in sodium
d)
Low in protein
28.
Which nutrient is essential for maintaining healthy vision?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin C
c)
Iron
d)
Calcium
29.
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
a)
Build muscle
b)
Provide energy
c)
Strengthen bones
d)
Improve digestion
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