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WorksheetsNPA Study Guide
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 29mins
Many foods and beverages Americans eat and drink contain empty calories. Empty calories are:
foods that are nutrient dense
foods with zero calories
foods that contain added sugar and solid fats
foods that are a part of the six essential nutrients
Through exercising, you can burn this units of heat that measure the energy available in foods:
amino acids
nutrient-density
thermal dynamic
calories
All of the following are ways to care for you digestive and excretory system, EXCEPT:
consuming a low fiber diet
staying active
taking care of your teeth
eating at a regular time each day
The main leading causes of death in the U.S. that is related to dietary habits are:
stroke, influenza, heart disease
heart disease, cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes
cancer pneumonia, nephritis, and heart disease
cancer, stroke, heart disease, and osteoporosis
Foods within each group if MyPlate supply similar:
proteins
calories
nutrients
all of the above
Dry beans, eggs, and nuts are in which food group?
protein food group
fruits food group
grains group
dairy group
All of the following are tips to a great MyPlate, EXCEPT:
cut back on all fats
enjoy your food, but eat less
compare sodium in food
avoid oversized portions
Ingredients on a food label are listed:
from lowest amount by weight to the highest amount by weight
from the highest amount of weight to the lowest amount by weight
sugars first, fats second, and protein last
in alphabetical order
Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?
Over-exercising
Following MyPlate guidelines
Consuming a diet high in fiber and B vitamins
Consuming a diet high in saturated fat and trans fat
To avoid hidden fats, you should:
avoid fried foods
eat toast without butter
analyze the Nutrition Facts Label
cut down on fatty foods
Which of the following physical activity goal would be of most benefit to the average person?
sixty minutes of moderate to vigorous activity everyday
vigorous activity once a month for four hours
moderate activity three times a week for twenty minutes
light activity for one hour a day
A life that involves little physical activity is...
an active life
a complete life
a sedentary life
a healthy life
Saturated fats are:
solid at room temperature and healthy
solid at room temperature and unhealthy
liquid at room temperature and healthy
liquid at room temperature and unhealthy
Most of your daily food calories should come from which food group?
Protein group
Grains group
Fruits group
Vegetables group
Beans and peas are special. They belong to two food groups. What are they?
Fruits and Vegetables
Dairy and Protein
Vegetables and Protein
Protein and Grains
Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?
Fiber
Calcium
Zinc
Vitamin
The condition in which the body doesn't get the nutrients it needs to group and function properly is malnutrition.
True
False
Sugar gets converted (changed) into protein in your body
True
False
Everyone should eat at least 2,000 calories.
True
False
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
Vitamins
Nutrients
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Which of the following statement is true about exercising?
Exercising may reduce cancer and heart disease
Exercising does not affect your mental health
Exercising increase your chances of obesity
Exercising has not affect on the quality of your life
Which of the following is considered vigorous physical activity?
An activity that makes your heart race and you're not able to talk or sing out loud
An activity that is allowing you to breath normally and doesn't make you sweat
An activity that allows you to still be able to talk to a friend, yet still feel out of breath
none of the above
Which of the following is the best definition for visceral fat?
Fat that you can't always see or feel, but is equally or more dangerous to your overall health
External fat that you can see and feel that is extremely dangerous to your overall health
Excessive fat that only others notice but do not show up on the scale
Fat that only obese individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher will have
Which of the following is the correct flow map for digestion?
Mouth--> Small intestine--> Stomach--> Large intestine--> Waste elimination
Mouth--> Stomach--> Small intestine--> Large intestine--> Waste elimination
Mouth--> Stomach--> Large intestine--> Small intestine--> Waste elimination
Mouth--> Large intestine--> Stomach--> Small intestine--> Waste elimination
Santiago wants to change his negative eating habits. The easiest way for him to make sure he is getting a balanced diet is to:
eat what his moms tells him
eat a lot of fruits and vegetables
keep a food journal
follow the MyPlate guidelines
Food is essential to life because it provides the energy to run body functions and the building blocks to grow and repair tissue.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a function of water?
Removes waste products from the body
Assists in proper blood circulation
Regulates body temperature
Provides long lasting energy
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.
Stroke
Heart disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Cancer
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.
Stroke
Heart disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Cancer
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:
Stroke
Heart disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Cancer
What foods groups are missing from this meal: turkey, baked beans, broccoli, and milk?
Grains and fruits
Protein and vegetables
Fruit and dairy
Fats and protein
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.
Stroke
Heart disease
Osteoporosis
Cancer
This food group provides B vitamins
Protein group
Fruits group
Vegetables group
Grains group
This food group provides Vitamin A:
Protein group
Fruits group
Vegetables group
Grains group
This food group provides Vitamin C:
Protein group
Fruits group
Vegetables group
Grains group
Which of the following is not an essential nutrient?
water
supplements
fats
minerals
This nutrient gives the human body a short-lasting source of energy.
protein
complex carbohydrates
simple carbohydrates
minerals
When reading food labels, ingredients are listed from least to greatest.
True
False
When reading food labels, it is important to check daily percent value. If it is over ____%, then it is high in the nutrient listed.
40
30
20
10
What is cross-contamination?
Mixing different types of food
Transfer of bacteria from one surface to another
Cooking food at high temperatures
Using too much salt
