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Food & Nutrition

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following is not one of the 8 most common food allergens?

a)

Fruit

b)

Peanuts

c)

Soy

d)

Shellfish

2.

Food allergy reactions occur within what time period after ingestion?

a)

From two minutes to 12 hours

b)

within two days

c)

from within minutes to two hours

3.

What body systems can be affected by a food allergy reaction?

a)

gastrointestinal tract

b)

cardiovascular and respiratory system

c)

skin

d)

all of them

4.

What component of food is responsible for an allergic reaction?

a)

fat

b)

protein

c)

carbohydrate

d)

trans fatty acids

5.

fried foods can be dangerous for those with food allergies because

a)

high fat content makes allergic reactions worse

b)

frying changes the chemical structure of foods

c)

cross contact with other food proteins can occure

6.

Children with parents who have allergies are also likely to develop allergies

a)

true

b)

false

7.

Allergic reactions can vary depending on the person

a)

true

b)

false

8.

As long as you don't eat the food you are allergic to you are safe from them.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

You can develop a food sensitivity later in life.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

Food dyes can cause allergic reactions.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Most common mild food allergy symptoms include:

a)

Tingling feeling in the mouth

b)

Hives/itching

c)

Abdominal pain

d)

All of the above

12.

Half of your plate should be:

a)

Protein

b)

Dairy and grains

c)

Fruits and vegetables

d)

Just fruits

13.

Dietary guidelines suggest that you replace solid fats with which of the following:

a)

Butter

b)

Shortening

c)

Oils

d)

Margarine

14.

Seafood, legumes, beans, peas, nuts, eggs and poultry are all in which food group?

a)

Grains

b)

Protein

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruits

15.

What foods provide calcium? (select all that apply)

a)

Almond milk

b)

Yogurt

c)

Broccoli

d)

Water

e)

Apples

16.

Lowfat milk has _______ calcium and vitamins as whole milk, but less saturated fat.

a)

the same amount of

b)

less

c)

more

17.

MyPlate recommends choosing _________ proteins.

a)

Only seafood

b)

Lean

c)

High fat

d)

only plant

18.

What 3 colors of vegetables are most nutrient dense? (select 3)

a)

Red

b)

Dark green

c)

Light green

d)

Orange

e)

Purple

19.

What foods will provide most of your vitamins and minerals?

a)

Protein foods

b)

Fruits & vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Dairy

20.

What's the primary reason we need carbohydrates?

a)

To build muscle

b)

To provide energy

c)

To help you breathe

d)

To protect internal organs

21.

What are the functions of water? (select all that apply)

a)

Provide energy

b)

Regulate body temperature

c)

Remove waste from the body

d)

Hydrate your body

e)

Build and repair body tissue

22.

What special diet requires a person to choose foods that do not contain gluten?

a)

Celiac disease

b)

Diabetes

c)

Lactose intolerance

d)

Vegan

23.

Lowfat (1%) or fat free dairy products have ________ calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and calories.

a)

More (calcium)

b)

less (calcium)

c)

the same amount of (calcium)

24.

The Dietary Guidelines suggest that you replace more solid fats with which of the following __________:

a)

Oils

b)

Butter

c)

Shortening

d)

Margarine

25.

What food group is missing from the following menu:

Grilled shrimp kabobs

Brown rice

Vegetable salad

Milk

a)

Fruit

b)

Grains

c)

Vegetables

d)

Dairy

e)

Protein

26.

Lean protein choices mean they are: ____________

a)

Easy to cook

b)

Low in fat

c)

Cut extra thin

d)

Empty calories

27.

What ingredient would be really high in processed foods and bread products (thus keeping them from going stale for a longer period of time)?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin E

c)

Iron

d)

Sodium

28.

The Dietary Guidelines recommend choosing __________ in place of some meat/poultry from your protein each week.

a)

8 oz. seafood

b)

1 dozen eggs

c)

10 oz. ground beef

d)

1 cup peanut butter

29.

What do Americans consume too much of in their diet? (SELECT 3)

a)

Fiber

b)

Saturated fat

c)

Nutrient dense foods

d)

Added sugar

e)

Sodium

30.

What factors determine your calorie needs? (SELECT 3)

a)

Height

b)

Age

c)

Activity Level

d)

Culture

e)

Gender

31.

The key recommendation for fruits and vegetables is to make them ________________:

a)

1/2 your plate

b)

1/4 of your plate

c)

2/3 of your plate

d)

All of your plate

32.

Our bodies naturally make all of the vitamins & minerals that we need.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

B and C vitamins are examples of...

a)

Water soluble vitamins

b)

Fat soluble vitamins

34.

Vitamins A,D, E and K are classified as the...

a)

Water soluble vitamins

b)

Fat soluble vitamins

35.

These vitamins remain in your body for only a short time so you need them everyday.

a)

Water soluble vitamins

b)

Fat soluble vitamins

36.

If you take in more of these vitamins than you need, they are stored in the liver so you don't need to replace them everyday.

a)

Water soluble vitamins

b)

Fat soluble vitamins

37.

Which typically become a part of your body structure / 4-5% of your overall body weight?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

38.

You should get all of the trace minerals you need from....

a)

Eating a balance diet

b)

Vitamin supplements

39.

A disease caused by a lack of a specific nutrient, vitamin or mineral.

a)

Scurvy

b)

Deficiency disease

c)

Thyroid disease

d)

Cancer

40.

Citrus fruits are a great example of....

a)

Calcium

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Iron

d)

Vitamin C

41.

This vitamin promotes good vision!

a)

Vitamin B12

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin C

42.

This vitamin works with calcium to ensure that bones grow properly. Your body makes this when sunlight touches your skin.

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin A

43.

This vitamin helps blood clot and is often found in leafy, green vegetables.

a)

A

b)

D

c)

E

d)

K

44.

This nutrient helps muscles and nerves work and helps regulate blood pressure.

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

45.

This nutrient is found in bananas, cantaloupe and milk and helps maintain a steady heartbeat and normal blood pressure.

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

46.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is linked to high _______ intake.

a)

Fruit

b)

Salt

c)

Vegetable

d)

Sugar

47.

Essential for making hemoglobin; deficiency lead to anemia; common in red meat.

a)

Iron

b)

Iodine

c)

Copper

d)

Zinc

48.

Too much or too little of this mineral can cause thyroid problems

a)

Iron

b)

Iodine

c)

Copper

d)

Zinc

49.

This mineral helps prevent tooth decay & strengthen bones

a)

Fluoride

b)

Copper

c)

Iodine

d)

Zinc

50.

A person with a ____ allergy should not eat this food.

a)

dairy

b)

peanut

c)

tree nut