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USDA Workshops Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does sodium affect the body?

a)

raises blood pressure

b)

kills blood cells

c)

makes you feel good

d)

lowers white blood cells

2.

What is the average sodium intake?

a)

3000mg

b)

2mg

c)

4000mg

d)

3400mg

3.

What should your daily sodium intake be?

a)

Less than 2300mg

b)

More than 2300mg

c)

3000mg

d)

3500mg

4.

Sodium intake for a person with hypertension should be less than 1500mg.s

a)

True

b)

False

5.

1 can of soda contains approximately how many teaspoons of sugar?

a)

1 teaspoon

b)

20 teaspoons

c)

10 teaspoons

d)

5 teaspoons

6.

How much sugar would you consume if you drank a 12oz can of soda ever day for a year?

a)

30 pounds

b)

1 ounce

c)

2 pounds

d)

10 pounds

7.

Foods that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol help reduce the risk of heart disease.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which are names used to describe an added sugars?

a)

sucrose

b)

glucose

c)

lactose

d)

fructose

e)

high fructose corn syrup

9.

Which of these nutrients is necessary for health and wellness?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Iron

10.
Half your plate should be:
a)
Fruits and vegetables
b)
Dairy and grains
c)
Protein
d)
Veggies only
11.
Which of the following are foods to increase:
a)
Processed fruit (like fruit snacks)
b)
Low fat dairy
c)
Refined grains
d)
Fruit juice
12.
Foods that are low in calories, but high in nutrients are:
a)
Empty calories
b)
Refined grains
c)
Nutrient dense
d)
Full of sodium
13.
For dinner, Kris is eating--
French bread
Chicken alfredo
Broccoli
Glass of milk
What food group is he missing?
a)
Grains
b)
Protein
c)
Fruits
d)
Vegetables
14.
MyPlate recommends replacing 8 oz. of your normal protein in a week with what?
a)
Chicken
b)
Beef
c)
Pork
d)
Seafood
15.
Adults and teenagers should get at least how many minutes of physical activity?
a)
20 minutes
b)
30 minutes
c)
45 minutes
d)
60 minutes
16.
We should make at least ____ of our grains whole grains?
a)
1/2
b)
1/3
c)
1/4
d)
3/4
17.
Lean proteins mean they are: 
a)
Only seafood
b)
Low in fat
c)
Only poultry
d)
High in vitamins and minerals
18.
What colors of vegetables are most nutrient dense?
a)
Purple, orange, red
b)
Yellow, light green
c)
Red, dark green, orange
d)
Green and purple
19.
What percentage of dairy is lowfat?
a)
Skim
b)
2%
c)
Whole
d)
1%
20.
Which is a whole grain?
a)
White bread
b)
Hamburger buns
c)
Chips
d)
Brown rice
21.
True or false: Whole milk (red cap) has more calcium than low fat milk
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
22.
Avoid fruit juices because of:
a)
Minerals
b)
Added sugars
c)
Sodium
d)
Fructose
23.
Choose the empty calorie grain:
a)
Popcorn
b)
Wheat bread
c)
Oatmeal
d)
Poptarts
24.

What food group is this?

a)

dairy

b)

protein

c)

grain

25.

What food group is this?

a)

dairy

b)

protein

c)

fruit

26.

What food group is this?

a)

grain

b)

vegetable

c)

protein

27.

What food group is this?

a)

dairy

b)

fruit

c)

vegetable

28.

What food group is this?

a)

vegetable

b)

dairy

c)

grain

29.

What food group is this?

a)

fruit

b)

grain

c)

protein

30.

What food group is this?

a)

fruit

b)

vegetable

c)

grain

31.

What food group is this?

a)

fruit

b)

vegetable

c)

grain

32.
100% grape juice is part of what food group?
a)
protein
b)
dairy
c)
fruit
d)
vegetables
33.
What is a whole-grain alternative to white rice?
a)
brown rice
b)
pasta
c)
beans and rice
d)
jasmine rice
34.
Which of the following is an example of a whole grain?
a)
graham cracker
b)
corn bread
c)
cheese puffs
d)
oatmeal
35.
Which of the following is not an example of a whole grain?
a)
brown rice
b)
oatmeal
c)
whole grain cereal
d)
white bread
36.
Foods that supply few nutrients and do not count as food-group foods are called __________.
a)
nutrient dense foods
b)
healthy foods
c)
empty-calorie foods
d)
I don't know
37.
Which of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when using MyPlate.  
a)
Vary your veggies
b)
eat calcium-rich foods
c)
go lean with protein
d)
make at least half your grain foods refined grains
38.
Discretionary calories are extras that you can have if you eat enough from all food groups and stay within your calorie budget.  
a)
True
b)
False
39.
MyPlate shows how much and what kinds of foods you need daily for your nutrient and food energy needs.  
a)
True
b)
False
40.
Corn is an example of a(an)____________.
a)
dark green vegetable
b)
starchy vegetable
c)
red and orange vegetable
d)
other vegetable
41.
How many sections are there on the MyPlate?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
42.

Chemical substances in food that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly.

a)

Narcotics

b)

Nutrients

c)

Neurons

d)

Nicotine

43.

This type of fat generally comes from animal sources and can lead to increased risk of heart disease if too much is eaten in your diet.

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Unsaturated Fat

44.

Meats, poultry, seafood, peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds belong to which food group?

a)

Vegetables

b)

Dairy

c)

Proteins

d)

Fruits

45.
You should eat more fruits and vegetables than meat. True or false?
a)
true
b)
false
46.
Which is not a healthy way to cook meat?
a)
Poached
b)
Grilled
c)
Baked
d)
Fried
47.
Student should accumulate  at least __________ minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activities daily.
a)
20
b)
30
c)
40
d)
60
48.
Which of the following is the benefit for participating in physical activity regularly?
a)
Improve cardiorespiratory endurance
b)
increase the chance of injury
c)
increase body fat
d)
increase cardiovascular diseases
49.

One can still talk with ease while taking part in __________ physical activity.

a)

Moderate-intensity

b)

Vigorous-intensity

c)

Mild-intensity

50.
Which of the following is an example of moderate-intensity physical activity?
a)
Fast swimming
b)
Brisk Walking
c)
Stretching
d)
Running
51.

Which of the following is not the benefit for participating in physical activity regularly?

a)

enhance brain health

b)

enhance social skills

c)

increase pressure

d)

increase metabolism

52.
Flexibility and strength exercises is not useful for developing an active and healthy lifestyle.
a)
YES
b)
NO
53.

One will experience _________ breathing, _________ heart rate and __________ sweating while taking part in vigorous-intensity physical activity.

a)

slow, slow, mild

b)

slow, rapid, heavy

c)

rapid, rapid, mild

d)

rapid, rapid, heavy

54.
Doing housework at home is also a kind of physical activity.
a)
YES
b)
NO
55.
Which of the following should be consumed the least for an healthy lifestyle?
a)
Meat and Eggs
b)
Grains
c)
Vegetables
d)
Fruits
56.
Calcium is a mineral needed for building strong bones and ____________.
a)
teeth
b)
nerves
c)
muscles
d)
blood cells
57.
Your body only needs small amounts of ...
a)
proteins
b)
fruits
c)
grains
d)
fats
58.

Which is the BEST of these breakfast meals?

a)

oatmeal with added sugar

b)

fried bacon with pancakes

c)

toast with lots of jam

d)

whole grain cereal with fresh fruit

59.

Gardening is a good way to get exercise.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight.

a)

True

b)

False