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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When energy in is greater than energy out, we ___________________.

a)

Lose weight

b)

Gain weight

c)

Get energetic

d)

Feel tired

2.

Someone who designs meals and diet programs to help people achieve their nutritional goals is called a:

a)

Nutritionist

b)

Dietitian

c)

Weight Loss Specialist

d)

Dietary Manager

3.

Which statement is true regarding dietary reference intakes?

a)

They are values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people.

b)

They aren't very useful.

c)

They are only used by medical professionals.

d)

The are only relevant for a small group of the population.

4.

Which does NOT affect Basal Metabolic Rate?

a)

Age

b)

Genetics

c)

Climate

d)

School History

5.

Average daily intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98%) healthy individuals in a group is known as:

a)

Adequate Intake

b)

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels

c)

Recommended Dietary Allowance

d)

Estimated Average Requirement

6.

What helps balance the energy we put in our bodies with the energy our bodies put out?

a)

Sedentary lifestyle

b)

Portion control

c)

Physical activity

d)

Seeing a doctor regularly

7.

A food that is unprocessed and in a raw state that has never been frozen or undergone any form of heat processing or preservation is:

a)

Fresh

b)

Raw

c)

Disgusting

d)

Delicious

8.

Which of the following statements is written in a S.M.A.R.T format?

a)

I will eat vegetables.

b)

I will eat more vegetables.

c)

I will eat 3 servings of vegetables.

d)

I will eat 3 servings of vegetables 5 days a week.

9.

A food label as "lite" must have:

a)

3 grams of fat or less per serving

b)

.5 grams of fat or less per serving

c)

100 calories or less per serving

d)

1/3 fewer calories or 50% less fat per serving

10.

Calories are a measure of:

a)

Portion size

b)

Food energy

c)

How much weight you'll gain

d)

Shelf-life of that food

11.

Where should you start when reading a nutrition facts label?

a)

Calories

b)

Servings

c)

Fats

d)

Footnotes

e)

Ingredients

12.

The term "organic" is well-defined and regulated by ________________.

a)

USDA's National Organic Program

b)

FDA's National Organic Program

c)

The National Organic Food Program of the United States of America

d)

Organic Foods of America