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WorksheetsPortion sizes and using nutrition facts panels
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
What has happened with portion sizes in recent years?
increased
decreased
stayed the same
How many pounds would you gain in one year if you increased your calorie intake by 100 calories per day without any added exercise?
(a)
What should I do to build healthy eating habits according to our textbook?
Aim for balance by eating from all of the food groups.
Choose a variety of different foods with different nutrients in each food group.
Eat in moderation a "reasonable" amount.
All of the above.
What information will I find at the top of the Nutrition Facts panel?
fats and calories
serving size and servings per container
total carbs and proteins
When reading the label of the broken down nutrients (fats, cholesterol, sodium, total carbs, protein, vitamins, calories, etc) what is it based on?
The amount per single serving
The amount per total can/carton/
container.
The amount per cup.
Are dietary supplements good replacements for real food?
Yes
No
Totally at all times - no need for food
Never, even if you need it to aid with taking some medications.
Which type of vitamins taken in megadoses are not stored, but simply pass out of the body unused?
protein-soluble vitamins
fat-soluble vitamins
water-soluble vitamins
multi-vitamins
What do you call a plant that is used for medicinal purposes?
(a)
Strategies such as: limited information, positive images, celebrity endorsement, scare tactics, studies, infomercials, and false claims are used by whom and for what purpose?
insurance agents to buy the highest premium insurance
Vinny and Vaughn to make us laugh
advertisers to try and convince consumers to buy their products
What is fraud?
What are at least 2 of the 5 things that I should do when evaluating information?
What food group is your favorite?
Meat/Protein
Fruit
Vegetables
Grains
Dairy/Milk
