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HTIIIB: Unit 1 Practice Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The first part of a sustainability effort comes from processes used where to minimize waste of everything from food to energy?

a)

in advertising

b)

in the grocery stores

c)

in the kitchen

d)

in the stock rooms

2.

What type of vitamin has several varieties that assist in red blood formation and healthy cell growth?

a)

vitamin D

b)

vitamin B

c)

vitamin C

d)

vitamin E

3.

Hippocrates’s quote, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food,” is a great way of thinking about what we eat because it reminds:

a)

that food should be delicious more than nutritious.

b)

that food is meant to be enjoyed.

c)

that food serves more than one purpose in life.

d)

that food only serves one specific purpose in life.

4.

Kayla’s doctor informs her that based on her recent bloodwork, it seems that her body isn’t properly absorbing all of the calcium that it needs, which could in turn impact her bone growth and development. What vitamin could Kayla eat more of in order to improve her calcium absorption?

a)

vitamin D

b)

vitamin E

c)

iron

d)

magnesium

5.

What nutrient delivers oxygen to the body through the bloodstream and can be found in meat, seafood, poultry, whole-grain products, and dark green leafy vegetables?

a)

vitamin D

b)

iron

c)

magnesium

d)

vitamin C

6.

What kind of fat comes mostly from animal products and should be used in moderation because it is high in calories?

a)

hearty fat

b)

trans fat

c)

unsaturated fat

d)

saturated fat

7.

The fact that many people do not have the ability to “choose” what and how much they eat every day is a criticism that has to do with what differences that exist among people?

a)

health-related

b)

socioeconomic

c)

nutritional

d)

cultural

8.

What can be considered the source of life and is also one of the most important nutrients found in food?

a)

water

b)

carbs

c)

saturated fats

d)

whole grains

9.

While chefs and restaurants are often generous in their portions because they want diners to feel happy and satisfied, they may reconsider their portion sizes as they plan their menus to better tailor their plates toward adequate nutrition without promoting:

a)

dissatisfaction.

b)

hunger.

c)

overeating.

d)

deficient nutrition.

10.

What term refers to the standardized amount of food experts recommend as a certain quantity?

a)

serving size

b)

portion size

c)

platter

d)

portion control

11.

What essential nutrients are the building blocks for bones, skin, and blood?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

produce

d)

grains

12.

Erika has been trying to lose weight for a while without much luck. After visiting her doctor, Erika decides to focus on how much food from each food group she’s eating. What is this type of eating called?

a)

fasting

b)

biodegradable plan

c)

no-fat diet

d)

portion control

13.

Nolan is attempting to stick to the recommended serving sizes for each of his food items at each meal. For breakfast, he likes to eat cereal as his grain, which means that he should have how much if he wants to stick to one serving size?

a)

¾ cup cooked cereal

b)

1 cup uncooked cereal

c)

½ cup uncooked cereal

d)

1.5 cups cooked cereal

14.

Listing a serving size on nutritional labels is helpful because it allows consumers to see how that particular food can be broken up into what?

a)

biodegradable units

b)

nutritional units

c)

sustainable units

d)

portion-controlled units

15.

What kind of nutrients spike the sugar in your blood which in turn fuels your cells, tissues, and organs and gives you energy to function?

a)

dairy

b)

fish

c)

red meats

d)

carbohydrates