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WorksheetsFSN-MyPlate/Nutrition LIfecycle
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following is NOT a social or environmental factor affecting elderly nutrition?
Unavailability of easily swallowed foods
Lack of meal time assistance
Incompatible dining company
Lack of physical activities
Which of the following nutrients help fight disease and cancer?
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6
Calcium
I r o n
What amount of protein does an older adult need per day per pound of their body weight ?
More than 0.5 grams
More than 1 grams
More than 2 grams
More than 3 grams
In the winter, an older adult tends to have lower levels of which of the following?
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Z i n c
Calcium
An elderly man requires what amount of vitamin C per day?
75 milligrams
100 milligrams
125 milligrams
150 milligrams
Which of the following types of food can help maintain lean muscle mass in the body?
F a t s
Vegetables
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Which of the following types of food is NOT considered to be a good source of protein?
Legumes
Nuts
Fruits
Beans
Which of the following types of disease is NOT associated with diets high in saturated fat and cholesterol?
Obesity
Cancer
Heart disease
Lung disease
Which of the following is recommended for low-fat eating?
Drink whole milk
Eat the skin on poultry
Take vitamin D
Watch the portion sizes on diets
Which of the following might be a cause of fatigue?
Increased physical activities
Increased work hours
Decreased body mass index
Increased body mass index
Which of the following is an appropriate caloric intake for males at the age of 16?
2,200 calories
2,800 calories
3,470 calories
5,890 calories
If an adolescent weights 120 pounds, he or she need how many grams of protein everyday?
30 grams
40 grams
50 grams
60 grams
50 grams
60 grams
Calcium insufficiency is often caused by a lack of which of the following types of food?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fruits
Dairy products
Which of the following nutrients is essential for growth and sexual development?
Iron
Fiber
Zinc
Vitamin C
What amount of fiber should an adolescent consume per day?
10 to 15 grams
15 to 20 grams
20 to 25 grams
25 to 30 grams
Up to how many empty calories should a person on a 2,000 calorie diet consume per day?
300
160
260
450
Which of the following describes solid fats?
liquid at room temperature
solid at room temperature
clumpy at room temperature
gases at room temperature
Solid fats may be added to processed foods to do with of the following?
Enrich nutrients
Change color
Increase shelf life
Improve flavor
Improve flavor
Which of the following foods do not contain added sugars?
Fresh fruits
Cereals
Canned fruit
Salad dressing
Which of the following is not an empty calorie drink?
Coffee
Soda
Sports drinks
Alcoholic beverages
Oils consist of which of the following?
Fats which are liquid at room temperature
Liquids which are solid at room temperature
Grease which are liquid at room temperature
Fats which are solid at room temperature
Oils originate from which of the following?
Beans and other proteins
Vegetables and proteins
Plant sources and some fish
Fruits and vegetables
Which of the following is an oil for medium temperature cooking?
Peanut oil
Olive oil
Soybean oil
Sesame oil
Sesame oil
Healthy oil in the diet can be increased by which of the following?
Cooking with vegetable oil instead of butter
Consuming more fish and shellfish
Cooking with butter or shortening in baked goods
Consuming deep fried chicken
Oils should replace what kind of fats in the diet?
Solid fats
Liquid fats
Animal fats
Vegetable fats
A protein product which comes from a four-legged animal is referred to which of the following?
Poultry
Meat
Chicken breast
Ham
Eggs can be used as what when cooking?
Emulsifiers
Intensifiers
Engagers
Flavonoids
Egg yolks and organ meats are high in which of the following?
Calories
Fat
Cholesterol
Flavor
Proteins are high in zinc which helps what function?
Neurosystem
Immune system
Cardiac system
Integumentary system
Which of the following is NOT a reduced fat or fat-free cooking method?
Broiling
Grilling
Roasting
Frying
What is considered a sufficient level of calcium for foods made from milk?
Less than three percent of the daily value
Less than five percent of the daily value
Five percent or more of the daily value
Ten percent or more of the daily value
Which of the following is a health benefit of dairy products?
Reduced risk of osteoporosis
Reduced risk for cancer
Reduced risk of heart disease
Lower cholesterol
What is the daily recommended amount of dairy for teens?
One cup
Two cups
Three cups
Four cups
Which of the following represents one cup of dairy?
One and one-half ounces of hard cheese
Two cups of shredded cheese
Two cups of milk
One cup of cottage cheese
How much fat is in skim milk?
One percent
Two percent
50 percent
Skim milk is fat free
What foods are included in the fruit group?
Only fruits which grow on trees
All fruits and 100 percent fruit juice
Only organic fruits
Only seedless fruits
Fruits can be a good replacement for which course of a meal?
The main course
A side dish
A snack
Dessert
Which of the following is true of fruits?
Fruits are high in cholesterol
Fruits are high in calories
Fruits are high in fat
Fruits are high in dietary fiber
Which of the following is a tip for purchasing fruits?
Only buy grapes because they are naturally high in sugar and therefore the sweetest
Only buy your fruits from organic markets
Buy fruits in season
Buy seedless fruits as they are easier to eat
How much fruit is needed daily by boys ages 14 to 18?
Two cups daily
One and one-half cups daily
Three cups daily
Two and one-half cups daily
What foods are included in the vegetable group?
Only red and orange vegetables
Only vegetables, not vegetable juice
All vegetables and 100 percent vegetable juice
Only starchy vegetables
Which of the following is a health benefit of vegetables?
Clearer skin
Faster hair growth
Reduced risk of heart disease
Lesser chance of cancer
For individuals who do not consume meat, poultry or fish, beans and peas are missing which of the following?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Meat
Fruit
Starchy vegetables are high in which of the following?
Calories
Cholesterol
Potassium
Fat
Artichokes belong to which vegetable subgroup?
Other vegetables
Starchy vegetables
Dark green vegetables
Beans and peas
What are the two categories of grains?
Whole grains and partial grains
Wheat grains and white grains
Whole grains and refined grains
Wheat grains and partial grains
Which of the following describes whole grains?
Whole grains are processed to have bran and germ removed
Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel
Yield a finer texture which is more desirable for baking
Provides a uniform color in products
What is the term for the process of restoring important vitamins and minerals which were lost during processing to refined grains?
Enlightened
Restored
Added back
Enriched
What vitamins are lacking in refined grains?
Vitamin A
B-Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Which of the following represents one ounce of grains?
One-half cup of cooked rice
One large muffin
One cup of oatmeal
Two buttered rolls
What is heart rate?
Heart rate is another term for blood pressure
A way to measure how many calories you burned during exercise
The number of times your heart beats in one minute
How fast your heart is capable of beating
What is target heart rate?
60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate
50 percent of your maximum heart rate
40 to 60 percent of your maximum heart rate
Target heart rate is synonymous with maximum heart rate
For how many minutes per week should you maintain your target heart rate for optimal health?
60
220
150
75
Which of the following is considered moderate physical activity?
Kickboxing
Spin class
Dancing
Running
During vigorous physical activity, which of the following should occur?
It is easy to hold a conversation
Body will become sore
Muscles will fatigue quickly
It will become difficult to hold a conversation
What is the federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy of farming, agriculture and food?
FDA
USDA
FFA
NSA
Which of the following is an advantage of MyPlate’s shape?
Helps consumers understand why foods are shaped the way they are
The divisions of the plate help to keep consumers’ food from mixing
Helps consumers visualize healthy proportions of food groups on a plate in relation to each other
Round plates are easier to understand than 3D pyramids
How are estimated energy requirements measured?
In Calories
By weight
By height
By genetics
The key consumer message of balance focuses on which of the following?
Eating oversized portions is acceptable
You should always eat a 50/50 ratio of dairy to protein
You should always eat three balanced meals per day
Enjoy your food, but eat less
Which of the following is a food to reduce?
Canned soup
Tuna fish
Saltine crackers
Red meat
