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WorksheetsNutrition and Physical Activity Unit Practice
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which is true of Fad Diets?
It may harm you, ruin your metabolism, and even cause death
It is scientifically proven and regulated by our government
Celebrities and influencers follow them so it's safe
It will promote healthy weight loss if done correctly
What food groups are missing from this meal: turkey, baked beans, broccoli, and milk?
Fats and protein
Fruit and dairy
Grains and fruits
Protein and vegetables
The condition in which the body doesn't get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly is malnutrition.
True
False
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.
Cancer
Stroke
Type 2 Diabetes
Heart Disease
Sugar gets converted (changed) into protein in your body.
True
False
Which of the following factors does not play a role in determining how many calories a person needs each day?
Age
Gender
Activity level
Physical appearance
Through exercising, you can burn this units of heat that measure the energy available in foods:
thermal dynamic
amino acids
calories
nutrient-density
Many foods and beverages Americans eat and drink contains empty calories. Empty calories are:
food that contain added sugar and solid fats.
foods that are nutrient dense.
foods with zero calores
foods that are a part of the six essential nutrients
The main ingredient for Goldfish crackers is:
Enriched wheat flour
Wheat
Milk
Onion Powder
There are added sugars in Goldfish crackers.
True
False
Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?
consuming a diet high in fiber and B Vitamins
following the MyPlate guidelines
consuming a diet high in saturated and trans fat
over-exercising
Food is essential to life because it provides the energy to run body functions and the building blocks to grow and repair body tissue.
True
False
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
Proteins
Nutrients
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that we limit sodium intake to less than ________.
2,300 mg (around 1 teaspoon of salt)
9,800 mg (around 2/3 a tablespoon of salt)
1,500 mg
300 mg (around 1/8 of a teaspoon of salt)
All of the following are ways to care for your digestive and excretory system, EXCEPT:
eating at a regular time each day
staying active
taking care of your teeth
consuming a low fiber diet
Which of the following food labels have the most calories per serving?
Food Label A
Food Label C
Food Label A & C
Food Label B
How many calories did you eat if you consumed one cup from Food Label A?
460 calories
240 calories
340 calories
260 calories
What is the main ingredient in Food Label C?
Sugar
Enriched Corn Meal
Chocolate
Peanuts
Saturated fats are
Solid at room temperature and healthy
Solid at room temperature and unhealthy
Liquid at room temperature and unhealthy
Liquid at room temperature and healthy
A bag of cookies has 200 calories per serving. There are four servings in the bag. If Maria eats three-fourths of the bag, how many calories did she consume?
750 calories
300 calories
800 calories
600 calories
A life that involves little physical activity is...
a complete life.
a healthy life.
an active life.
a sedentary life.
Which of the following statement is TRUE about exercising?
Exercising has no affect on the quality of your life.
Exercising does not affect your mental health.
Exercising increase your chances of obesity.
Exercising may reduce cancer and heart disease.
The main leading causes of death in the U.S. that is related to dietary habits are:
cancer, stroke, heart disease and osteoporosis
cancer, pneumonia, nephritis and heart disease
stroke, influenza, heart disease and influenza
heart disease, cancer, stroke and type 2 diabetes
To avoid hidden fats, you should:
analyze the Nutrition Facts Label
avoid fried foods
cut down on fatty foods
eat toast without butter
The main ingredient in Heinz Tomato Ketchup is:
Tomato concentrate
Natural flavoring
Onion Powder
Salt
What is the added sugar in the Heinz Tomato ketchup?
Brown sugar
High fructose corn syrup
Maltose
Glucose
Beans and Peas are special. They belong to two food groups. What are they?
Fruits and Vegetables
Vegetables and Protein
Dairy and Protein
Protein and Grains
Which of the following physical activity goal would be of most benefit to the average person?
vigorous activity once a month for four hours
sixty minutes of moderate to vigorous activity everyday
moderate activity three times a week for twenty minutes
light activity for one hour a day
Which of the following is NOT a function of water?
Regulates body temperature--- heating and cooling the body.
Assists in proper blood circulation.
Removes waste products from the body.
Provides long lasting energy.
Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?
Fiber
Calcium
Vitamin B
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.
Excessive fat that only others notice but do not show up on a scale.
External fat that you can see and feel that is extremely dangerous to your overall health.
Fat that only obese individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher will have.
Dry beans, eggs, and nuts are in which food group?
dairy group
grains group
fruits group
protein food group
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 a lot of fruits & vegetables
keep a food journal
eat what his mom tells him
follow the MyPlate guidelines
A type of health fraud that promotes products and services that have questionable and unproven scientific bases is
fad diet
nutrient-dense
weight-loss products
quackery
This is a 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
Type 2 Disease
Cancer
Heart Disease
Ingredients on a food label are listed:
In alphabetical order
from the lowest amount by weight to the highest amount by weight
from the highest amount by weight to the lowest amount by weight
sugar first, fats second, and protein last
Which of the following activity 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
What food groups are missing from this meal: turkey, baked beans, broccoli, and milk?
Protein and vegetables
Fats and protein
Grains and fruits
Fruit and dairy
All of the following are great eating tips from the USDA Dietary Guidelines, EXCEPT:
limit highly processed foods, added sugars, and artificial additives
cut back on all fats
drink water and unsweetened beverages to support hydration
consume whole grains
Saturated fats are
Solid at room temperature and unhealthy
Liquid at room temperature and healthy
Liquid at room temperature and unhealthy
Solid at room temperature and healthy
Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?
Calcium
Zinc
Vitamin B
Fiber
All of the following are ways to care for your digestive and excretory system, EXCEPT:
staying active
consuming a low fiber diet
eating at a regular time each day
taking care of your teeth
Most of your daily food calories should come from which food group?
Vegetables group
Grains group
Protein group
Fruits group
Many foods and beverages Americans eat and drink contain empty calories. Empty calories are:
foods that are a part of the six essential nutrients.
foods with zero calories.
food that contain added sugar and solid fats.
foods that are nutrient-dense.
Foods within each food group supply similar substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy. These substances are known as:
all of the above
proteins
calories
nutrients
proteins, calories, and nutrients
