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NPA Study Guide

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Many foods and beverages Americans eat and drink contain empty calories. Empty calories are:

a)

foods that are nutrient dense

b)

foods with zero calories

c)

foods that contain added sugar and solid fats

d)

foods that are a part of the six essential nutrients

2.

Through exercising, you can burn this units of heat that measure the energy available in foods:

a)

amino acids

b)

nutrient-density

c)

thermal dynamic

d)

calories

3.

All of the following are ways to care for you digestive and excretory system, EXCEPT:

a)

consuming a low fiber diet

b)

staying active

c)

taking care of your teeth

d)

eating at a regular time each day

4.

The main leading causes of death in the U.S. that is related to dietary habits are:

a)

stroke, influenza, heart disease

b)

heart disease, cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes

c)

cancer pneumonia, nephritis, and heart disease

d)

cancer, stroke, heart disease, and osteoporosis

5.

Foods within each group if MyPlate supply similar:

a)

proteins

b)

calories

c)

nutrients

d)

all of the above

6.

Dry beans, eggs, and nuts are in which food group?

a)

protein food group

b)

fruits food group

c)

grains group

d)

dairy group

7.

All of the following are tips to a great MyPlate, EXCEPT:

a)

cut back on all fats

b)

enjoy your food, but eat less

c)

compare sodium in food

d)

avoid oversized portions

8.

Ingredients on a food label are listed:

a)

from lowest amount by weight to the highest amount by weight

b)

from the highest amount of weight to the lowest amount by weight

c)

sugars first, fats second, and protein last

d)

in alphabetical order

9.

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

a)

Over-exercising

b)

Following MyPlate guidelines

c)

Consuming a diet high in fiber and B vitamins

d)

Consuming a diet high in saturated fat and trans fat

10.

To avoid hidden fats, you should:

a)

avoid fried foods

b)

eat toast without butter

c)

analyze the Nutrition Facts Label

d)

cut down on fatty foods

11.

Which of the following physical activity goal would be of most benefit to the average person?

a)

sixty minutes of moderate to vigorous activity everyday

b)

vigorous activity once a month for four hours

c)

moderate activity three times a week for twenty minutes

d)

light activity for one hour a day

12.

A life that involves little physical activity is...

a)

an active life

b)

a complete life

c)

a sedentary life

d)

a healthy life

13.

Saturated fats are:

a)

solid at room temperature and healthy

b)

solid at room temperature and unhealthy

c)

liquid at room temperature and healthy

d)

liquid at room temperature and unhealthy

14.

Most of your daily food calories should come from which food group?

a)

Protein group

b)

Grains group

c)

Fruits group

d)

Vegetables group

15.

Beans and peas are special. They belong to two food groups. What are they?

a)

Fruits and Vegetables

b)

Dairy and Protein

c)

Vegetables and Protein

d)

Protein and Grains

16.

Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?

a)

Fiber

b)

Calcium

c)

Zinc

d)

Vitamin

17.

The condition in which the body doesn't get the nutrients it needs to group and function properly is malnutrition.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Sugar gets converted (changed) into protein in your body

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Everyone should eat at least 2,000 calories.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Nutrients

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

21.

Which of the following statement is true about exercising?

a)

Exercising may reduce cancer and heart disease

b)

Exercising does not affect your mental health

c)

Exercising increase your chances of obesity

d)

Exercising has not affect on the quality of your life

22.

Which of the following is considered vigorous physical activity?

a)

An activity that makes your heart race and you're not able to talk or sing out loud

b)

An activity that is allowing you to breath normally and doesn't make you sweat

c)

An activity that allows you to still be able to talk to a friend, yet still feel out of breath

d)

none of the above

23.

Which of the following is the best definition for visceral fat?

a)

Fat that you can't always see or feel, but is equally or more dangerous to your overall health

b)

External fat that you can see and feel that is extremely dangerous to your overall health

c)

Excessive fat that only others notice but do not show up on the scale

d)

Fat that only obese individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher will have

24.

Which of the following is the correct flow map for digestion?

a)

Mouth--> Small intestine--> Stomach--> Large intestine--> Waste elimination

b)

Mouth--> Stomach--> Small intestine--> Large intestine--> Waste elimination

c)

Mouth--> Stomach--> Large intestine--> Small intestine--> Waste elimination

d)

Mouth--> Large intestine--> Stomach--> Small intestine--> Waste elimination

25.

Santiago wants to change his negative eating habits. The easiest way for him to make sure he is getting a balanced diet is to:

a)

eat what his moms tells him

b)

eat a lot of fruits and vegetables

c)

keep a food journal

d)

follow the MyPlate guidelines

26.

Food is essential to life because it provides the energy to run body functions and the building blocks to grow and repair tissue.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which of the following is NOT a function of water?

a)

Removes waste products from the body

b)

Assists in proper blood circulation

c)

Regulates body temperature

d)

Provides long lasting energy

28.

This term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Some of the risk factors for this group of diseases include poor dietary habits and lack of physical activity.

a)

Stroke

b)

Heart disease

c)

Type 2 Diabetes

d)

Cancer

29.

Once considered as a disease that only involves older adults, this chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar is now getting diagnosed in children.

a)

Stroke

b)

Heart disease

c)

Type 2 Diabetes

d)

Cancer

30.

Following the MyPlate guidelines and exercising 60 minutes a day will decrease your chances of having this condition that affects the arteries leading to (and within) the brain:

a)

Stroke

b)

Heart disease

c)

Type 2 Diabetes

d)

Cancer

31.

What foods groups are missing from this meal: turkey, baked beans, broccoli, and milk?

a)

Grains and fruits

b)

Protein and vegetables

c)

Fruit and dairy

d)

Fats and protein

32.

This disease causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.

a)

Stroke

b)

Heart disease

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Cancer

33.

This food group provides B vitamins

a)

Protein group

b)

Fruits group

c)

Vegetables group

d)

Grains group

34.

This food group provides Vitamin A:

a)

Protein group

b)

Fruits group

c)

Vegetables group

d)

Grains group

35.

This food group provides Vitamin C:

a)

Protein group

b)

Fruits group

c)

Vegetables group

d)

Grains group

36.

Which of the following is not an essential nutrient?

a)

water

b)

supplements

c)

fats

d)

minerals

37.

This nutrient gives the human body a short-lasting source of energy.

a)

protein

b)

complex carbohydrates

c)

simple carbohydrates

d)

minerals

38.

When reading food labels, ingredients are listed from least to greatest.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

When reading food labels, it is important to check daily percent value. If it is over ____%, then it is high in the nutrient listed.

a)

40

b)

30

c)

20

d)

10

40.

What is cross-contamination?

a)

Mixing different types of food

b)

Transfer of bacteria from one surface to another

c)

Cooking food at high temperatures

d)

Using too much salt