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Following a Healthy Diet - Chapter 8

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process of choosing and consuming foods and beverages to fuel your body?

a)

Nutrition

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Evaporation

d)

Respiration

2.

What are the key recommendations for eating patterns from the Dietary Guidelines of America?

a)

Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount, Limit added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium, Shift to healthier food and beverage choices, Support healthy eating patterns for all

b)

Eat only plant-based foods and avoid all animal products

c)

Consume high amounts of processed foods for energy

d)

Eliminate all carbohydrates from your diet

3.

What influences your food preferences?

a)

Genetics, Age, Feelings and thoughts, Cultural background, Social environment, Genetic factors and makeup

b)

The color of your clothes, The brand of your phone, The type of car you drive, The number of books you own

c)

The weather in Antarctica, The number of shoes you have, The height of your house, The speed of your internet

d)

The shape of your furniture, The size of your television, The number of windows in your room, The length of your driveway

4.

Which of the following are important factors that can affect a person's body weight?

a)

Genetics, eating habits, physical activity, hormones, and social environment

b)

Only the type of shoes you wear

c)

The number of books you read each month

d)

The color of your bedroom walls

5.

What is your body's major source of energy?

a)

Carbs

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Fats

6.

What outlines the amounts each person should consume from each food group?

a)

Myplate

b)

Food Pyramid

c)

Nutrition Facts Label

d)

Calorie Counter

7.

What are the main things found on a food label?

a)

The main things found on a food label are serving size, calories, nutrients, percent daily value, and ingredients.

b)

The main things found on a food label are cooking instructions, expiration date, and price.

c)

The main things found on a food label are brand logo, barcode, and promotional offers.

d)

The main things found on a food label are storage temperature, packaging material, and recycling information.

8.

What is your BMI?

a)

Body Mass index

b)

Blood Measurement Indicator

c)

Basal Metabolic Intake

d)

Body Muscle Index

9.

What simple sugar is common in processed foods and sweetened beverages?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Lactose

c)

Maltose

d)

Cellulose

10.

What complex carbs does not provide energy, but has many health benefits like lowering cholesterol, adding bulk to feces, and balancing glucose levels, can prevent overeating?

a)

Dietary fiber

b)

Starch

c)

Glycogen

d)

Sucrose

11.

What is considered officially not a food group nut on MyPlate categories?

a)

Oils

b)

Fruits

c)

Vegetables

d)

Grains

12.

What is recommended daily intake amounts for specific nutrients based on a 2,000-calorie eating plan?

a)

Daily values

b)

Serving size

c)

Calories from fat

d)

Trans fat content

13.

What is having excess body fat or excessive overweight called?

a)

Obesity

b)

Anemia

c)

Asthma

d)

Arthritis

14.

What are nutrients used to build and maintain the body's cells and tissues?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

15.

What are units of energy in food?

a)

Calories

b)

Liters

c)

Meters

d)

Watts

16.

What substances are added to food products to cause desired changes to flavor, shelf life, or other reasons?

a)

Food additives

b)

Preservatives

c)

Emulsifiers

d)

Colorants

17.

What is having a body weight that is too low compared with others of the same sex and age?

a)

Underweight

b)

Overweight

c)

Obese

d)

Average weight

18.

What percentage of adults 20 years of age and older are affected by being overweight?

a)

70%

b)

40%

c)

55%

d)

85%

19.

What type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods are typically solid at room temperature?

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

c)

Trans

d)

Polyunsaturated

20.

What type of fat historically found in many processed foods can also occur naturally in animal-based foods, Not generally recognized as safe?

a)

Trans

b)

Saturated

c)

Monounsaturated

d)

Polyunsaturated

21.

Nutrient-dense foods do not contain large amounts of what? ________

a)

saturated fats, added sugars, refined starches, or sodium

b)

vitamins and minerals

c)

fiber and protein

d)

water and electrolytes

22.

What are foodborne illnesses caused by toxins, which are produced by organisms present in a food?

a)

Intoxication

b)

Infection

c)

Allergy

d)

Deficiency

23.

What foodborne illnesses occur when food is handled or prepared improperly is caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites?

a)

Infections

b)

Allergies

c)

Intoxications

d)

Deficiencies

24.

What is Ratio of the fat, bone, and muscle that make up your body? ________

a)

Body Comp

b)

Metabolism

c)

Cardio Endurance

d)

Flexibility

25.

What type of vitamin can be stored for later use? ________

a)

Fat soluble

b)

Water soluble

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin B12

26.

What type of vitamin helps with blood thickening and blood clotting? ________

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

27.

What type of vitamin helps the body absorb calcium, which leads to strong teeth and bone?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin K

28.

What type of vitamin helps the body change carbohydrates into energy and aids in metabolism?

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin K

29.

What type of vitamin promotes healing within the body is essential for healthy teeth and gums and the production of collagen?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin K

30.

What are units of energy that supply few or no nutrients to the body?

a)

Empty Calories

b)

Complex Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Dietary Fiber

31.

What stylish weight-loss plans that promise significant weight loss in short periods of time, often through cutting out food groups or buying premade meals?

a)

Fad diets

b)

Balanced diets

c)

Intermittent fasting

d)

Whole food diets

32.

How much fluids should be consumed daily?

a)

11.5-15.5 cups

b)

5-7 cups

c)

20-25 cups

d)

2-3 cups

33.

What mineral is necessary for muscle, heart, and digestive system health builds bone and supports the synthesis and function of blood cells?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

34.

What mineral helps maintain normal blood pressure and regulates the body’s fluid balance? ________

a)

Sodium

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

d)

Magnesium

35.

What mineral carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s other tissues?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

36.

What mineral prevents dental cavities and stimulates new bone formation?

a)

Fluoride

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

d)

Potassium

37.

What mineral assists with immune function, reproduction, and nervous system functions?

a)

Zinc

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

d)

Potassium

38.

What are common food allergies? ________

a)

Peanuts, shellfish, milk, eggs

b)

Rice, water, salt, sugar

c)

Chicken, beef, lettuce, tomato

d)

Banana, apple, grape, orange

39.

What is when a person’s body cannot properly digest a particular type of food?

a)

Food intolerance

b)

Food allergy

c)

Malnutrition

d)

Obesity

40.

What substances that help the body eliminate sodium and water, mostly through increased urination can cause a drop in weight and dangerous side effects also called water pills?

a)

Diuretics

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Analgesics

d)

Antidepressants

41.

What are meat, poultry, seafood, beans, peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

42.

What includes foods made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or other cereal grains?

a)

Grains

b)

Fruits

c)

Dairy

d)

Proteins

43.

How much dairy is the daily recommended value?

a)

3 cups

b)

1 cup

c)

5 cups

d)

2 cups

44.

What are chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function?

a)

Nutrients

b)

Hormones

c)

Enzymes

d)

Vitamins

45.

Which nutrient maintains body temperature, cushions and lubricates joints, protects the spinal cord and other sensitive tissues, moves oxygen, nutrients, waste, and other materials throughout the body?

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Fat