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WorksheetsHealthSmart Nutrition Test Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Pick the 3 nutrients included on a food label that need to be limited due to causing certain health conditions if consumed in excess (pick all that apply).
Saturated Fat
Sodium
Potassium
Sugar
The Percent Daily Value on a food label is based on the assumption that the average American should consume around how many calories each day?
2000
2500
1500
1000
Based on the USDA's My Plate recommendations at least half of the grains you eat should be ___________.
refined grains
whole grains
enriched grains
cornmeal
The addition of this nutrient in the processing of canned foods or frozen meals is linked to hypertension.
potassium
sodium
iron
vitamin D
Of three types of fat, which one should you try to avoid or limit?
monounsaturated
saturated
polyunsaturated
all are equally healthy
You should get 55-65% of your total calories per day from which category of nutrients?
protein
fats
carbohydrates
water
Which of the following would NOT be considered a fad diet?
grapefruit diet
Adkins Diet
MyPlate
South Beach Diet
Fiber is a sub-category of which category of nutrients?
carbohydrates
protein
fats
none of the above
Which of the following food choices would be low in saturated fat?
chips
French fries
chocolate dessert
vegetables
Which nutrient is considered the most important for human life?
complex carbohydrates
minerals
fats
water
Which of the following would NOT need the Nutrition Label that is legally mandated on food products?
fresh vegetables
canned goods
cereals
meat
What nutrient helps repair body tissues?
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
water
The healthiest way to lose weight is:
periodic starving
eating only celery for one year
calories taken in are less than calories burned
calories taken in equal calories burned
Whole wheat bread is a good source of ______________.
complex carbohydrates
fats
protein
simple carbohydrates
Fill in the blanks correctly: _____________ carbohydrates are more beneficial to the body than ___________ carbohydrates because these type of carbs contain more overall nutrients.
monounsaturated/saturated
water soluble/fat soluble
polyunsaturated/monounsaturated
complex/simple
What is the first thing to look for on a Nutrition Label in order to make accurate calculations?
calories and calories from fat
total carbohydrates and sugar
serving size and number of servings
saturated and trans fats
Anemia is a deficiency symptom for which mineral?
iodine
calcium
iron
magnesium
Which mineral helps prevent the development of osteoporosis?
magnesium
calcium
iron
phosphorus
What is the safest rate of weight loss per week?
5-10 pounds
1-2 pounds
4-8 pounds
at least 10 pounds
Although critical to our body to help normal function, vitamins do not supply _______, meaning they have no calories.
energy
carbohydrates
water
mass
Protein should account for no more than ____ % of your daily calorie intake.
15
30
25
35
Milk is fortified with Vitamin D - to help the body absorb ______ which is naturally found in milk.
calcium
sodium
nitrium
vitamin SES
_____ is the overall combination of food and drink a person consumes over time
Dieting
A diet
____ is following a short-term strategy or eating plan designed to cause weight loss.
Dieting
A diet
Some dieting behaviors are unhealthy and based on _______.
Facts
Myths
