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WorksheetsFood and Nutrition 1 — Cover Page
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
__________________: one of six basic types of nutrients that is an inorganic substance and becomes part of the bones, tissues, and body fluids.
fats
minerals
cholesterol
__________________: the most concentrated source of energy and an important source of fat soluble vitamins.
cholesterol
minerals
fats
Which food belongs in the Orange section of MyPlate?
Chicken Nuggets
Fruit Salad
Biscuits
Which food group should be placed in the Purple section of the MyPlate diagram below?
Grains
Proteins
Vegetables
Match the correct color portion of the ChooseMyPlate with the correct food group — Red portion.
Fruits
Vegetables
Protein
Grains
Match the correct color portion of the ChooseMyPlate with the correct food group — Orange portion.
Fruits
Vegetables
Protein
Grains
Match the correct color portion of the ChooseMyPlate with the correct food group — Purple portion.
Fruits
Vegetables
Protein
Grains
Match the correct color portion of the ChooseMyPlate with the correct food group — Green portion.
Fruits
Vegetables
Protein
Grains
__________________: tells you the percentage of each nutrient in a single serving, in terms of the daily recommended amount.
cholesterol
fat
% Daily Value
__________________: a chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body and its functions.
cholesterol
fats
nutrient
__________________: this nutrient is broken down during digestion into glucose and is then used by the cells of the body for energy.
carbohydrates
cholesterol
fats
__________________: required label on all packaged foods with information about calories, serving sizes, nutrients, and ingredients found in the product.
Fats
Nutrient-Dense Food
Nutrition Facts Label
Which food belongs in the Blue section of MyPlate?
Bread
Broccoli
Yogurt
Provides bulk that moves waste through the large intestine and absorbs extra water and toxins.
fiber
carbohydrates
cholesterol
Which food group should be placed in the Green section of the MyPlate diagram?
Vegetables
Proteins
Dairy
Which food group should be placed in the Red section of the MyPlate diagram?
Vegetables
Fruits
Grains
Which food group should be placed in the Blue section of the MyPlate diagram?
Protein
Grains
Dairy
For good nutrition, your plate should be filled with:
A variety of foods from each of the food groups
Fruits and grains
French fries
Which food belongs in the Red section of MyPlate?
Bread
Chicken nuggets
Fruit salad
What important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?
Calcium
Fiber
Iron
A fat-like substance that occurs naturally in the body and is found in every cell but occurs only in foods of animal origin.
fiber
cholesterol
nutrient
Which food belongs in the Green section of MyPlate? Drag your answer to the plate below.
Fruit salad
Broccoli
Bread
Which food belongs in the Purple section of MyPlate? Drag your answer to the plate below.
Chicken nuggets
Fruit salad
Yogurt
After the football game, a group of students went out for pizza. What influenced their food choice? Drag the correct answer choice to the pizza.
Sociability
Physical needs
Health
Use the drop-down menu to choose the best answer. Which option is a healthy food choice?
Bag of gummy bears
Carrot
Candy bar
Which food item is an unhealthy choice?
Banana
Ice cream sundae
Apple
Match the influences on food choice to their correct category. Drag the correct answer to each box. Which category best matches Age?
Psychological (Mental) influence
Cultural influence
Physiological (Physical) influence
Media influences
Match the influences on food choice to their correct category. Drag the correct answer to each box. Which category best matches Stress?
Psychological (Mental) influence
Cultural influence
Physiological (Physical) influence
Media influences
Match the influences on food choice to their correct category. Drag the correct answer to each box. Which category best matches Television?
Psychological (Mental) influence
Cultural influence
Physiological (Physical) influence
Media influences
Match the influences on food choice to their correct category. Drag the correct answer to each box. Which category best matches Religious customs?
Psychological (Mental) influence
Cultural influence
Physiological (Physical) influence
Media influences
__________: influences such as television, print and the internet.
Cultural influences
Wellness
Media influences
__________: influences such as stages of life, family schedules, financial resources, knowledge, skills, and peer group.
Wellness
Cultural influences
Situational factors (social factors)
The Fourth of July, Ramadan, Easter, and Christmas are examples of religious and cultural food choices. Select the best answer.
True
False
Fill in the blank: _________ — the state of being in overall good health.
wellness
cultural influences
media influences
Fill in the blank: _________ — food choices based on supply and demand, price, and availability.
wellness
economic influences
media influences
Fill in the blank: _________ — factors such as air, water, soil, mineral, plant, and animal resources.
media influences
wellness
environmental influences
Fill in the blank: _________ — influences that exist within the individual such as physiological, psychological, and situational or social.
wellness
internal influences
external influences
Fill in the blank: _________ — influences such as appetite, emotions, thoughts, stress, and personal likes and dislikes.
media influences
psychological influences
cultural influences
Picking a certain brand of bottled water because a celebrity is drinking it can influence your choice through media. Select the best answer.
True
False
Fill in the blank: _________ — influences such as gender, age, wellness, and activity levels.
Physiological influences
Cultural influences
wellness
Fill in the blank: _________ — influences that come from outside of the individual or family.
external influences
wellness
internal influences
Fill in the blank: _________ — the customs and beliefs of a racial, religious, or social group.
cultural influences
media influences
wellness
Healthy foods give us energy. What should we do before an important test?
Eat a candy bar
Eat a healthy breakfast
Eat a bag of potato chips
The price of specialty coffee drinks has risen in the United States due to increased demand. This is an example of what type of external food influence?
economic
environmental
media
technological
External factors such as spring flooding and colder-than-normal winters are:
economic influences on food availability and choices.
environmental influences on food availability and choices.
media influences on food availability and choices.
technological influences on food availability and choices.
Eating pasta the night before a race is most likely an example of which type of individual food choice factors?
adventure and wellness
enjoyment and social ties
comfort and entertainment
nutrition and wellness
Which food group should be placed in the Orange section of the MyPlate diagram below?
Fruits
Dairy
Grains
__________________: a food that provides fairly large amounts of vitamins and minerals compared to the number of calories it supplies.
Nutrient-Dense Food
% Daily Value
Fiber
Karen consumes two and one-half cups of spinach every day to meet her vegetable group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job of following?
vary your protein source
make half your grains whole grains
focus on whole fruit
vary your vegetables
Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using?
following recommended calorie needs
practicing moderation
controlling portion sizes
achieving physical fitness
The food groups recommended in the greatest amounts on MyPlate are:
fruits and grains.
fruits and protein.
grains and protein.
grains and vegetables.
Mason wants to start a physical fitness program to help him get in shape. What activities should he practice for flexibility?
stretching exercises
cardiovascular exercises
resistance exercises
calisthenics
To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends choosing foods that are high in:
fiber and nutrients.
sodium and added sugars.
sodium and added fats.
water and calories.
An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is:
consuming fresh fruit for dessert.
encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade.
replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal.
guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet.
To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half of a plate should be filled with:
a variety of foods from each food group.
grains and vegetables.
fruits and grains.
fruits and vegetables.
A person can make healthier food choices when shopping for packaged and canned foods by:
buying more canned than packaged foods.
buying only organic food products.
purchasing larger sizes.
reading the nutrition labels.
Gardening, dancing, and walking briskly are examples of:
very light physical activities.
light physical activities.
moderate physical activities.
vigorous physical activities.
Aerobics, competitive basketball, and running are examples of:
very light physical activities.
light physical activities.
moderate physical activities.
vigorous physical activities.
Jason, a 25 year old young professional, relies heavily on high-sodium & high-fat fast food & frozen meals because he never learned to cook. Which internal influence on food choices does this represent?
family schedules
knowledge & skills
peer group
stages of life
Picking a certain brand of bottled water because a celebrity is drinking it in an advertisement is most likely an illustration of what type of external food influence?
Economic
Environmental
Media
Technological
