WorksheetsNutrition Semester Exam
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What food group is missing from this plate?
grains
dairy
fruits
vegetables
What helps move undigested food through the colon (large intestine)?
fats
minerals
vitamins
fiber
Why do we eat carbohydrates?
causes healthy growth
for energy
fight disease
repair tissues
Which one is NOT a source of protein?
eggs
steak
red beans
green beans
___ is a type of food poisoning that can be caused by improperly canned foods.
Botulism
E. Coli
Tetanus
Samonella
Foodborne illnesses can be caused by all of these microorganisms EXCEPT __
bacteria
fungi
molds
viruses
Which food is most likely to cause the foodborne illness salmonella?
milk
bread
vegetables
chicken
The nutrient that builds and repairs tissues
fruit
vegetables
minerals
protein
Which is NOT a carbohydrate?
rice
fish
bread
fruit
Which of these is NOT a grain source?
brown rice
wheat bread
nuts
spaghetti
At least __ of the grains you eat each day should be whole grain.
1/4
1/2
2/3
3/4
Which of these shopping bags contains the less expensive choices of food?
in season fruits & vegetables with ready to eat cereal
in season fruits & vegetables with cereal you cook
out of season fruits & vegetables with ready to eat cereal
out of season fruits & vegetables with cereal you cook
If it is December, watermelon would be __
in season
out of season
inexpensive
Which is usually the better buy? (cheaper per ounce)
large package of oats
small package of oats
Select the names for sugar. (There may be more than one.)
fructose
corn syrup
dextrose
aspartame
Which of these are sources of salt? (There may be more than one.)
caffeine
sodium nitrite
baking powder
soy sauce
Which of these ingredients cause you to need to limit a beverage? (There may be more than one.)
salt
sugar
sugar substitute
citric acid
caffeine
Which of these are sources of whole grains besides whole wheat? (There may be more than 1)
popcorn
enriched flour
oatmeal
brown rice
cornmeal
___ are the most costly foods.
Proteins
Fruits
Dairy
Vegetables
The more expensive food has more nutrition than the less expensive food.
True
False
The list of ingredients is arranged
alphabetically
by weight from smallest amount to largest
by weight from largest amount to smallest
randomly
The recommended amount of sodium per day is __
1 teaspoon
1 tablespoon
1.5 tablespoons
2 teaspoons
According to MyPlate you should eat about __ of grains each day.
2 ounces
3 ounces
6 ounces
9 ounces
According to MyPlate you should eat about __ of vegetables each day. (You should also eat about the same amount of fruits!)
4 cup
1 cup
1/2 cup
2 cups
According to MyPlate you should eat about __ of proteins each day.
2 ounces
4 ounces
6 ounces
12 ounces
If the %DV on the Nutrition Facts is ___ or less, the food has little salt.
1
5
15
25
If the % DV on the Nutrition Label is __ or more, the food is considered to be high in salt.
1
5
15
25
The nutrition fact label is based off of a ___ calorie diet.
1500
2000
2500
3000
Food that has been preserved by removing the water that is in it
dehydrated
canned
aseptic packaging
frozen
carbohydrates that cannot be digested by humans
fiber
vitamins
minerals
fats
How much fiber would be in 3 servings?
4 g
8 g
12 g
15%
Reading the food label can help you compare products, make healthier choices and provide valuable information to people with food allergies.
True
False
Convenience foods can
help with high blood pressure
can be very costly
increase your metabolism
add spice to your life
A purpose of convenience foods is to
provide nutrition meals
make food choices healthier
add storage in kitchens
reduce preparation time
Many convenience foods tend to be
tend to be low in saturated and trans fat
high in added sodium, sugar, and fat
high in vitamins, minerals, water
low in fat & carbs
What is an example of a convenience food
boxed mac'n'cheese
watermelon
milk
ice cream
Which of the following would be a good meal to prepare for a large family on a fixed budget?
spaghetti and garlic bread
lobster dinner
steak and potatoes
eating out at the nearest steakhouse
This meal is high in ______.
protein
carbs
fats
This meal is high in ______. CHOOSE TWO.
protein
carbs
fats
This meal would meet Healthy Plate standards if it included ______.
more salmon
more rice
more cashews
more fruit
more vegetables
This meal is high in ______.
protein
carbs
fats
This meal would meet Healthy Plate standards if it included ______.
more steak
more potatoes
more vegetables and fruit
