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WorksheetsReading Food Labels and Fad Diets
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of the following is NOT a component of the term “diet”?
Type of food eaten
Amount of food eaten
Frequency of food consumption
Exclusion of fatty foods
What is the healthiest way to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances?
Eating a variety of foods
Eating a spinach salad daily
Consuming numerous supplements
Eating organic foods
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?
Yes, a diet is based on individual preference
No, dietary needs change as one ages
Yes, men always have fast metabolisms
No, he currently does not consume healthy foods
Which term best describes a diet designed to help control a medical condition?
Natural diet
Medical diet
Therapeutic diet
Fortified diet
Which of the following is a benefit of following a balanced diet?
Improved overall health
Increased risk of deficiency
Rapid weight gain
Higher cholesterol levels
Why might an elderly person require a different diet compared to a teenager?
Metabolism and nutrient requirements change with age
Older adults need more calories than teenagers
Teenagers do not need vitamins
They have the same nutritional needs
What is the primary purpose of a low-sodium diet?
To promote rapid weight loss
To help manage blood pressure
To increase energy levels
To build muscle mass
Which of teh following is not true about fad diets?
Popular for a short period of time
Claims quick & permanent weight loss
Tends to restrict types of food
Provides all daily recommended dietary allowances
Which fad diet works by requiring the body to burn fat before protein, thus decreasing body fat?
low carb
liquid diet
miracle food diet
weight loss supplements
Which fad diet requires one to drink juice or smoothie mixtures?
liquid diet
low carb
miracle food
weight loss supplements
Which of the following could be considered a fad diet?
eating a variety of nutritious foods
eating 3 meals and 2 snacks
monitoring portion sizes
following a liquid diet
Water is needed by the body for all functions except:
dissolving nutrients
transporting nutrients throughout the body
removing waste from the body
helping control body temperature
breathing
Not drinking enough water can cause all of the following except:
heart problems
headaches
backaches
weight gain
bad breath
A diet includes all of the following except:
type of food eaten
amount of food eaten
frequency of food consumption
amount of time spend exercising
Unhealthy dieting can include:
eating nutritious food
eating a variety of foods
fad diets
portion control
True or False: Fad diets are the best way to lose weight and keep it off
True
False
Healthy snacking means:
making smart choices
making unhealthy decisions
choosing high fat over fruits and vegetables
choosing added sugar snacks
A healthy diet should depend on: (choose all that apply)
life stage
activity level
nutritional needs
medical needs
portion control
The ________ Diet includes eating foods like ancient humans
Keto
Paleo
Cabbage Soup
Atkins
The _____________ Diet is eating only animal based foods
Vegan
Keto
Carnivore
Cabbage Soup
Fad Diets are: (choose all that apply)
extreme in many cases
usually not sustainable
a quick fix
usually popular because of influencers or celebrities
usually the best way to lose weight and keep it off
What is the main ingredient in this box of Cheerios?
Whole Grain Oats
Salt
Sugar
Corn Starch
What is one serving size of a Pop Tart?
2 pastries (2 Pop Tarts)
1 pastry (1 Pop Tart)
3 pastries (3 Pop Tarts)
4 pastries (4 Pop Tarts)
How many grams of sugar are in one can of Mountain Dew?
15 grams
20 grams
3000 grams
46 grams
What is 1 serving size of the Nature Valley Granola Bars?
2 bars
3 bars
1 bar
4 bars
Reading the nutrition label of foods can help you make better choices when eating?
True
False
You CAN NOT see what ingredients are in a food by looking at the nutrition label.
True
False
The serving size tells you...
How much nutrients are in the entire package.
How many calories you need in a day.
How many calories are in entire package.
How many nutrients are in one serving.
Two things you should get more of are...
Sodium and Carbohydrates
Sugar and Starches
Fat and Cholesterol
Fiber and Protein
When a label has additional sugar added, what does that tell us?
it is sweet
it is extra sweet.
It has natural sugar and then more sugar was added. It should alert to me be cautious.
you should add some more sugar to it
Ingredients on a food label are listed in order from:
largest amount to least amoung
least amount to largest amount
they aren't in any specific order
The good fats are called:
saturated fats
unsaturated fats
trans fats
On a food label, look for less: (pick all that apply)
saturated fats
trans fats
added sugars
fiber
Teenagers should have no more than _____ g of added sugar each day
25
50
10
100
