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WorksheetsDiet and Nutrition Pre-PAC
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What was a key purpose of the original 1992 food guide pyramid?
Serve as an educational tool for healthy living
Recommend eliminating sugars and fats entirely
Promote personal meal plans customization
Directly measure Americans’ physical activity
In the 2005 MyPyramid, what do the colored bands primarily represent?
Levels of moderation within each nutrient
Daily calorie targets for each food group
Age-specific portions for children and adults
Six different food groups with activity emphasis
Which color corresponds to the Grains group in MyPyramid?
Purple band in the center
Green band near the base
Orange band along the side
Yellow band at the top
Which foods are typical members of the Grains group?
Select 3
Dry beans and nuts
Wheat and rice varieties
Milk and yogurt items
Oats and barley grains
Corn meal products
What distinguishes whole grains from refined grains?
Refined grains include fruits and vegetables
Refined grains keep fiber and oils intact
Whole grains have added sugars removed
Whole grains retain bran and germ parts
What nutrient impact occurs when the bran and germ are removed during refining?
Calcium and vitamin D are added
Some nutrients and fiber are reduced
Fiber and oils are largely preserved
Protein content increases significantly
Which item belongs to the dark green vegetable subgroup?
Iceberg lettuce
Sweet potatoes
Orange carrots
Spinach leaves
Which list best represents starchy vegetables?
Corn, potatoes, lima beans
Tomatoes, lettuce, artichokes
Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries
Apples, pears, apricots
Select all foods typically included in the fruit group.
Apples and peaches
Pears and apricots
Strawberries and blackberries
Lentil beans and black-eyed peas
Cantaloupes and honeydew melons
What is the recommended daily serving size for fruit?
About three cups
About one cup
About four cups
About two cups
Why should intake of dried fruits be limited compared with fresh fruit?
They are nutrient dense and calorie dense
They contain excessive water content
They lack any vitamins or minerals
They are not part of the fruit group
Match each vegetable subgroup with an example.
Dark green vegetables
Spinach and broccoli
Orange vegetables
Pumpkins and acorn squash
Starchy vegetables
Corn and potatoes
Other vegetables
Tomatoes and iceberg lettuce
Which statement about the milk group is accurate?
It includes calcium-rich foods beyond milk
It consists only of whole grain products
It excludes all dairy substitutes
It is the red section of the pyramid
Which nutrient is the primary objective of the Meat and Beans group?
Simple sugars are emphasized
Protein is the primary objective
Water intake is prioritized
Dietary fiber is the main focus
Which foods are included in the Meat and Beans group?
Choose 3
Yogurt and cottage cheese
Poultry and fish
Seeds and nuts
Dry beans or peas
What is the typical serving size range for Meat and Beans per day for most people?
About ten to twelve ounces
About seven to nine ounces
About five to six ounces
About one to three ounces
Which statement best describes oils in the diet?
Oils are fats liquid at room temperature
Oils are carbohydrates solid at room temperature
Oils are proteins used for muscle growth
Oils are minerals needed in trace amounts
What is the recommended daily oil intake range for most people?
Between one and three teaspoons
Between five and seven teaspoons
Between eight and ten teaspoons
Less than one teaspoon
Which practice supports a healthier life when combined with a personalized food guide?
Avoiding all fats completely
Skipping breakfast regularly
Eating only one large meal daily
Pairing diet with proper exercise
Which statement best defines a healthy diet for long-term well-being?
Eating only low-calorie foods every day
Drinking liquids instead of solid foods regularly
Consuming nutrients and calories for growth and repair
Avoiding one entire food group permanently
Which government plans are specifically mentioned for guiding healthier eating?
DASH eating plan
Mediterranean pyramid
Keto dietary plan
USDA food guide
What is a key focus shared by government diet plans like USDA guides and DASH?
Increasing physical activity alongside nutrition
Prioritizing emotional support over nutrients
Eliminating grains from daily meals
Mandating weekly meetings for weigh-ins
Match each term with its best description.
USDA food guide
Government guidance on food groups and calories
MyPyramid
Visual plan showing balanced food intake
DASH eating plan
Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension
Healthy diet
Eating foods providing nutrients for growth and repair
Which statement best distinguishes physical activity from physical fitness?
Activity requires inherited ability; fitness requires training only
Activity is any skeletal muscle movement; fitness is set of attributes
Activity is aerobic only; fitness is anaerobic only
Activity is attributes; fitness is movement expending energy
Which are components commonly included in physical fitness?
Inherited ability
Flexibility
Daily caloric intake
Aerobic endurance
A practical guideline when choosing a diet plan from public programs is to:
Avoid meetings with others for emotional support
Focus only on weight loss rather than health
Exclude more than one food group entirely
Include variety across food groups and nutrients
Which law established standardized nutrition labels on packaged foods in the United States in 1990?
Consumer Packaging Disclosure Act
Nutritional Labeling and Nutrition Act
Unified Food Standards Reform
Safe Food Handling Act of 1990
What is the first thing you should check when viewing a nutrition label to determine how much to eat?
Calories per package
Percent Daily Value total
Serving size and servings per container
Ingredient list order
If the serving size is one cup and the package contains two cups, what happens if you eat the whole container?
You reduce sodium intake
You meet all reference intakes
You halve the calories consumed
You double the calories consumed
A common consumer mistake is assuming label calories apply to the entire package. What actually determines the calorie count shown?
Average daily intake
Serving size amount
Ingredient list length
Percent Daily Value sum
Which nutrients are often listed near the top of a U.S. food label along with calories?
Calcium, iron, vitamin A
Fat, cholesterol, sodium
Fiber, potassium, vitamin D
Protein, carbohydrates, sugars
Match each term to its description.
Percent Daily Value (DV)
Generic percent of recommended amount per serving
Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
Levels of vitamins and minerals for healthy adults
Daily Reference Value (DRV)
Values for macronutrients like fat, sodium, carbohydrates
Which nutrients are commonly under-consumed by Americans and highlighted on labels to encourage adequate intake? Select 4
Trans fat
Vitamin A
Calcium
Iron
Dietary fiber
Why are saturated and trans fats emphasized on nutrition labels?
They represent total energy intake
They eliminate need for vitamins
They increase risk for heart disease
They improve heart function reliably
What does the ingredient list order on a nutrition label indicate?
Randomized to prevent bias
Descending order by weight in the product
Order of discovery by regulators
Alphabetical arrangement of components
Which action helps compare similar foods using standardized servings?
Using cups or pieces as common units
Ignoring metric gram amounts entirely
Averaging calories across brands
Reading only the ingredient list
Which statement about Percent Daily Value on labels is accurate for a typical 2,000-calorie diet?
DV reports only vitamin levels, not minerals
DV shows percent of recommended amount per serving
DV is tailored to each person’s metabolism
DV equals the product’s serving size
Which label information helps individuals with food allergies avoid reactions?
Ingredients list for the container
Percent Daily Value chart
Serving size statement
Calories from fat line
When comparing two snacks, what is the best approach to avoid misjudging calories?
Focus on trans fat grams alone
Compare per package calories only
Use standardized serving sizes first
Ignore sodium and fiber amounts
Which statements are accurate about ingredient lists on packaged foods? Select all that apply.
They show daily value percentages for nutrients
They replace the need to check serving size
They help identify potential allergens quickly
Items appear from most used to least used
