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WorksheetsFollowing a Healthy Diet - Chapter 8
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is the process of choosing and consuming foods and beverages to fuel your body?
Nutrition
Photosynthesis
Evaporation
Respiration
What are the key recommendations for eating patterns from the Dietary Guidelines of America?
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
Eat only plant-based foods and avoid all animal products
Consume high amounts of processed foods for energy
Eliminate all carbohydrates from your diet
What influences your food preferences?
Genetics, Age, Feelings and thoughts, Cultural background, Social environment, Genetic factors and makeup
The color of your clothes, The brand of your phone, The type of car you drive, The number of books you own
The weather in Antarctica, The number of shoes you have, The height of your house, The speed of your internet
The shape of your furniture, The size of your television, The number of windows in your room, The length of your driveway
Which of the following are important factors that can affect a person's body weight?
Genetics, eating habits, physical activity, hormones, and social environment
Only the type of shoes you wear
The number of books you read each month
The color of your bedroom walls
What is your body's major source of energy?
Carbs
Proteins
Vitamins
Fats
What outlines the amounts each person should consume from each food group?
Myplate
Food Pyramid
Nutrition Facts Label
Calorie Counter
What are the main things found on a food label?
The main things found on a food label are serving size, calories, nutrients, percent daily value, and ingredients.
The main things found on a food label are cooking instructions, expiration date, and price.
The main things found on a food label are brand logo, barcode, and promotional offers.
The main things found on a food label are storage temperature, packaging material, and recycling information.
What is your BMI?
Body Mass index
Blood Measurement Indicator
Basal Metabolic Intake
Body Muscle Index
What simple sugar is common in processed foods and sweetened beverages?
Sucrose
Lactose
Maltose
Cellulose
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?
Dietary fiber
Starch
Glycogen
Sucrose
What is considered officially not a food group nut on MyPlate categories?
Oils
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
What is recommended daily intake amounts for specific nutrients based on a 2,000-calorie eating plan?
Daily values
Serving size
Calories from fat
Trans fat content
What is having excess body fat or excessive overweight called?
Obesity
Anemia
Asthma
Arthritis
What are nutrients used to build and maintain the body's cells and tissues?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
What are units of energy in food?
Calories
Liters
Meters
Watts
What substances are added to food products to cause desired changes to flavor, shelf life, or other reasons?
Food additives
Preservatives
Emulsifiers
Colorants
What is having a body weight that is too low compared with others of the same sex and age?
Underweight
Overweight
Obese
Average weight
What percentage of adults 20 years of age and older are affected by being overweight?
70%
40%
55%
85%
What type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods are typically solid at room temperature?
Saturated
Unsaturated
Trans
Polyunsaturated
What type of fat historically found in many processed foods can also occur naturally in animal-based foods, Not generally recognized as safe?
Trans
Saturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Nutrient-dense foods do not contain large amounts of what? ________
saturated fats, added sugars, refined starches, or sodium
vitamins and minerals
fiber and protein
water and electrolytes
What are foodborne illnesses caused by toxins, which are produced by organisms present in a food?
Intoxication
Infection
Allergy
Deficiency
What foodborne illnesses occur when food is handled or prepared improperly is caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites?
Infections
Allergies
Intoxications
Deficiencies
What is Ratio of the fat, bone, and muscle that make up your body? ________
Body Comp
Metabolism
Cardio Endurance
Flexibility
What type of vitamin can be stored for later use? ________
Fat soluble
Water soluble
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
What type of vitamin helps with blood thickening and blood clotting? ________
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
What type of vitamin helps the body absorb calcium, which leads to strong teeth and bone?
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
What type of vitamin helps the body change carbohydrates into energy and aids in metabolism?
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
What type of vitamin promotes healing within the body is essential for healthy teeth and gums and the production of collagen?
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
What are units of energy that supply few or no nutrients to the body?
Empty Calories
Complex Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Dietary Fiber
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?
Fad diets
Balanced diets
Intermittent fasting
Whole food diets
How much fluids should be consumed daily?
11.5-15.5 cups
5-7 cups
20-25 cups
2-3 cups
What mineral is necessary for muscle, heart, and digestive system health builds bone and supports the synthesis and function of blood cells?
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
Zinc
What mineral helps maintain normal blood pressure and regulates the body’s fluid balance? ________
Sodium
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
What mineral carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s other tissues?
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Zinc
What mineral prevents dental cavities and stimulates new bone formation?
Fluoride
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
What mineral assists with immune function, reproduction, and nervous system functions?
Zinc
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
What are common food allergies? ________
Peanuts, shellfish, milk, eggs
Rice, water, salt, sugar
Chicken, beef, lettuce, tomato
Banana, apple, grape, orange
What is when a person’s body cannot properly digest a particular type of food?
Food intolerance
Food allergy
Malnutrition
Obesity
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?
Diuretics
Antibiotics
Analgesics
Antidepressants
What are meat, poultry, seafood, beans, peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
What includes foods made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or other cereal grains?
Grains
Fruits
Dairy
Proteins
How much dairy is the daily recommended value?
3 cups
1 cup
5 cups
2 cups
What are chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function?
Nutrients
Hormones
Enzymes
Vitamins
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?
Water
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
