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Reading Food Labels and Fad Diets

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the term “diet”?

a)

Type of food eaten

b)

Amount of food eaten

c)

Frequency of food consumption

d)

Exclusion of fatty foods

2.

What is the healthiest way to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances?

a)

Eating a variety of foods

b)

Eating a spinach salad daily

c)

Consuming numerous supplements

d)

Eating organic foods

3.

John is a 16-year-old boy. Is it wise for him to intend to consume the same diet when he is 30-year-old as he does currently?

a)

Yes, a diet is based on individual preference

b)

No, dietary needs change as one ages

c)

Yes, men always have fast metabolisms

d)

No, he currently does not consume healthy foods

4.

Which term best describes a diet designed to help control a medical condition?

a)

Natural diet

b)

Medical diet

c)

Therapeutic diet

d)

Fortified diet

5.

Which of the following is a benefit of following a balanced diet?

a)

Improved overall health

b)

Increased risk of deficiency

c)

Rapid weight gain

d)

Higher cholesterol levels

6.

Why might an elderly person require a different diet compared to a teenager?

a)

Metabolism and nutrient requirements change with age

b)

Older adults need more calories than teenagers

c)

Teenagers do not need vitamins

d)

They have the same nutritional needs

7.

What is the primary purpose of a low-sodium diet?

a)

To promote rapid weight loss

b)

To help manage blood pressure

c)

To increase energy levels

d)

To build muscle mass

8.

Which of teh following is not true about fad diets?

a)

Popular for a short period of time

b)

Claims quick & permanent weight loss

c)

Tends to restrict types of food

d)

Provides all daily recommended dietary allowances

9.

Which fad diet works by requiring the body to burn fat before protein, thus decreasing body fat?

a)

low carb

b)

liquid diet

c)

miracle food diet

d)

weight loss supplements

10.

Which fad diet requires one to drink juice or smoothie mixtures?

a)

liquid diet

b)

low carb

c)

miracle food

d)

weight loss supplements

11.

Which of the following could be considered a fad diet?

a)

eating a variety of nutritious foods

b)

eating 3 meals and 2 snacks

c)

monitoring portion sizes

d)

following a liquid diet

12.

Water is needed by the body for all functions except:

a)

dissolving nutrients

b)

transporting nutrients throughout the body

c)

removing waste from the body

d)

helping control body temperature

e)

breathing

13.

Not drinking enough water can cause all of the following except:

a)

heart problems

b)

headaches

c)

backaches

d)

weight gain

e)

bad breath

14.

A diet includes all of the following except:

a)

type of food eaten

b)

amount of food eaten

c)

frequency of food consumption

d)

amount of time spend exercising

15.

Unhealthy dieting can include:

a)

eating nutritious food

b)

eating a variety of foods

c)

fad diets

d)

portion control

16.

True or False: Fad diets are the best way to lose weight and keep it off

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Healthy snacking means:

a)

making smart choices

b)

making unhealthy decisions

c)

choosing high fat over fruits and vegetables

d)

choosing added sugar snacks

18.

A healthy diet should depend on: (choose all that apply)

a)

life stage

b)

activity level

c)

nutritional needs

d)

medical needs

e)

portion control

19.

The ________ Diet includes eating foods like ancient humans

a)

Keto

b)

Paleo

c)

Cabbage Soup

d)

Atkins

20.

The _____________ Diet is eating only animal based foods

a)

Vegan

b)

Keto

c)

Carnivore

d)

Cabbage Soup

21.

Fad Diets are: (choose all that apply)

a)

extreme in many cases

b)

usually not sustainable

c)

a quick fix

d)

usually popular because of influencers or celebrities

e)

usually the best way to lose weight and keep it off

22.

What is the main ingredient in this box of Cheerios?

a)

Whole Grain Oats

b)

Salt

c)

Sugar

d)

Corn Starch

23.

What is one serving size of a Pop Tart?

a)

2 pastries (2 Pop Tarts)

b)

1 pastry (1 Pop Tart)

c)

3 pastries (3 Pop Tarts)

d)

4 pastries (4 Pop Tarts)

24.

How many grams of sugar are in one can of Mountain Dew?

a)

15 grams

b)

20 grams

c)

3000 grams

d)

46 grams

25.

What is 1 serving size of the Nature Valley Granola Bars?

a)

2 bars

b)

3 bars

c)

1 bar

d)

4 bars

26.

Reading the nutrition label of foods can help you make better choices when eating?

a)

True

b)

False

27.

You CAN NOT see what ingredients are in a food by looking at the nutrition label.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The serving size tells you...

a)

How much nutrients are in the entire package.

b)

How many calories you need in a day.

c)

How many calories are in entire package.

d)

How many nutrients are in one serving.

29.

Two things you should get more of are...

a)

Sodium and Carbohydrates

b)

Sugar and Starches

c)

Fat and Cholesterol

d)

Fiber and Protein

30.

When a label has additional sugar added, what does that tell us?

a)

it is sweet

b)

it is extra sweet.

c)

It has natural sugar and then more sugar was added. It should alert to me be cautious.

d)

you should add some more sugar to it

31.

Ingredients on a food label are listed in order from:

a)

largest amount to least amoung

b)

least amount to largest amount

c)

they aren't in any specific order

32.

The good fats are called:

a)

saturated fats

b)

unsaturated fats

c)

trans fats

33.

On a food label, look for less: (pick all that apply)

a)

saturated fats

b)

trans fats

c)

added sugars

d)

fiber

34.

Teenagers should have no more than _____ g of added sugar each day

a)

25

b)

50

c)

10

d)

100