A(n) ___________ is a unit of energy that indicates the amount of energy contained in food.
1.label
2.food guide pyramid
3.calorie
4.basket
According to the MyPyramid food guidance system, a person should obtain most of their fat from ____________.
1.beef, chicken, and fish
2. vegetable oils, nuts, and fish
3.fats, oils, and sweets
4. milk, yogurt, and cheese
All of the following are nutrients found in food except _____.
1.plasma
2.proteins
3.carbohydrates
4.vitamins
Eggs, milk, and meat are usually classified as good sources of
1.carbohydrates
2.protein
3.fat
Find what food doesn’t belong to this food group?
1.chocolate milk
2.cream cheese
3.ice cream
4.salad dressing
Find which of the following nutrients is needed to build and maintain the structural components of the body?
1.Carbohydrates
2.Protein
3.Fat
4.Fiber
Find which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?
1.vitamins
2.minerals
3.fiber
4.fats
Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs, and nuts group are an important source of ________?
1. iron
2.fiber
3.beta carotene
4.calcium
If you order hot oatmeal in a restaurant it may taste flat because
1.it was cooked in a microwave.
2.no sugar was added.
3.no salt was added.
4.None of the above
This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency might cause anemia.
1.Iron
2.Magnesium
3.Iodine
4.Chromium
A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to Find which of the following?
1.kidney failure
2.bulimia
3.anorexia
4.cardiovascular disease
A mineral that the body needs to work properly is _____________.
1.calcium
2.silver
3.gold
4.lead
A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called a _______________.
1.nutrient
2.carbohydrate
3.calorie
4.fatty acid
About half of your diet should be made up of __________.
1.grains and vegetables
2.fruits and milk
3.milk and cheese
4.fats and sugars
All of the following are needed for strong bones except:
1.Thiamin
2.Calcium
3.Magnesium
4.Vitamin D
Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into __________.
1.fatty acids
2.polypeptides
3.amino acids
4.simple sugars
Citrus fruits are an excellent source of _______?
1.calcium
2.vitamin c
3.vitamin B
4.calories
Degenerative diseases are most closely associated with
1.diets are deficient in protein.
2.affluent lifestyles.
3.heredity
4.None of the above
Find what food doesn’t belong to this food group?
1.noodles
2.crackers
3.scallion
4.macaroni
Find what food doesn’t belong to this food group?
1.cookies
2.candy
3.said dressing
4.cherries
Find which food contains the most fat?
1.graham crackers
2.brownies
3.pudding
4.angel food cake
Find which of the following beverages has no fat, sugar, or oils?
1.milk
2.root beer
3.coffee with cream
4.iced tea unsweetened
Find which of the following is the best source for omega-3 fatty acids?
1.Corn oil
2.Wheat products
3.Pork
4.Sardines
Find which of the following nutrients is known as the sunshine vitamin?
1.Vitamin C
2.Vitamin A
3.Vitamin K
4. Vitamin D
Find which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don’t eat enough of this?
1.fat
2.calcium
3.sodium
4.cholesterol
Find which of these is required on the food label?
1.total carbohydrate
2.Sugars
3.iron
4.all of the above
Find which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?
1.B Complex Vitamins
2.Carbohydrates
3.Fats
4.Fiber
Food passes through the stomach directly by _________.
1.the large intestine
2.the small intestine
3. the heart
4. the pancreas
Fruits and vegetables are usually considered as good sources of
1.protein
2. vitamins & minerals.
3.unsaturated fats.
4.None of the above
How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?
1.6-11
2.2-3
3.3-5
4.1-2
The “bottom line†in determining the quality of a recipe is
1.nutritional value.
2.taste testing.
3.cost
4.None of the above
The bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group is a good source of _______?
1.carbohydrate
2.vitamin C
3.calcium
4. vitamin D
The human body and the food that fuels it came together as a consequence of
1.chance, time, and circumstance
2.the activity of an intelligent designer
3.neither of the above
4.None of the above
The milk, cheese & yogurt group are important for ________?
1.strong bones
2.teeth
3.muscles
4.All of the above
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta Group.
1.1-3
2.4-5
3.6-11
4.12-15
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Fruit Group every day.
1.0-1
2.2-4
3.4-5
4.5-6
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group.
1. 0-1
2.2-3
3. 3-4
4.5-6
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide suggests that the Fats, Oils and Sweets Group be used ___.
1.once a week
2. four times a day
3.never on Sundays
4.sparingly
This food group is our body’s best source of energy?
1. Meat Group
2. fats, oils and sweets
3.bread and cereals
4. bread and cereals
This nutrient is most important for healthy vision:
1.Vitamin K
2.Iron
3.Calcium
4.Vitamin A
This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system and strong connective tissue:
1.Fiber
2.Vitamin K
3.Vitamin C
4.Fluoride
This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier skin, and to make cell membranes:
1.Fat
2.Carbohydrate
3.Fiber
4. Vitamin B12
This vitamin is needed to prevent a birth defect called Spina Bifida
1.Vitamin D
2.Vitamin A
3.Folate
4.Vitamin E
Your body needs vitamins and minerals because ___________.
1.they give the body energy
2.they help carry out metabolic reactions
3.they insulate the body’s organs
4.they withdraw heat from the body
________is an example of a hydrogenated fat. A. B. C.
1.Butter
2.Margarine
3.Olive oil
4.All of the above