30 questions
This is the most common nutrient
carbohydrates
protein
trans fatty acids
unsaturated fats
water
These are lacking one or more essential amino acids
complete proteins
incomplete proteins
fat-soluble vitamins
minerals
These nutrients build the bones and soft tissues
water-soluble vitamins
minerals
incomplete proteins
fat-soluble vitamins
These contain all the essential amino acids
complete proteins
minerals
fat-soluble vitamins
incomplete proteins
these are stored in the fat
incomplete proteins
minerals
fat-soluble vitamins
water-soluble vitamins
This is the body's main source of energy
protein
water
carbohydrates
trans fatty acids
this is fat derived from plants & vegetables
unsaturated fats
trans fatty acid
saturated fats
animal fat
Which group of vitamins are fat-soluble?
vilamin C and iron
vitamins A, D, E and K
vitamin C and niacin
B vitamins and vitamin C
Which nutrients are for growth, maintenance & repair of tissues?
fats
carbohydrates
minerals
proteins
Which minerals are needed in very small amounts (trace minerals)?
calcium and iron
magnesium and phosphorus
zinc and iron
calcium and phosphorus
During the digestive process, where do the villi soak up the nutrients from dissolved food and transfer them into the blood stream (absorption)?
large intestine
stomach
mouth
small intestine
Which of the following is true of tofu?
it is a fermented soybean patty
when soaked in liquid it has a similar texture as ground beef
it absorbs the flavor of whatever it is cooked with
it is sold as dry granules
At least what percentage of grains should come from whole grains in your daily diet?
20%
30%
40%
50%
Which type of vegetarian would eat a cheese omelet?
lacto-ovo vegetarian
ovo vegetarian
lacto vegetarian
vegan
Which type of vegetarian eats only food from plant sources?
lacto-ovo vegetarian
ovo vegetarian
lacto vegetarian
vegan
Which of the following is NOT a reason someone might choose to be a vegetarian?
health benefits
less costly to eat vegetarian
easier to get complete proteins
religion
How large is a 3-ounce (84g) portion of meat, poultry or fish?
the size of a Burger King whopper
the size of a dry measuring cup
the size of a man's fist
the size of a deck of cards
Which of the following make a healthy replacement for saturated fats?
canola oil
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
Crisco
lard
How many calories does one gram of protein equal?
3500
350
9
4
When choosing fruits, which form of fruit should you limit because it may be high in calories?
frozen fruits
fresh fruits
over ripe
fruit juices
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining how many calories you need per day?
age
activity level
gender
nationality
What percentage of your (teens) total calories should come from fat?
10% - 15%
25% - 35%
35% - 45%
45% - 55%
Approximately what fraction of teenagers are either overweight or obese?
1/5
3/5
1/3
1/10
How many calories are in a gram of fat?
3
4
7
9
How many calories are in a gram of fat?
3
4
7
9
According to the dietary guidelines, how many minutes of physical activity should teens get each day.
30
60
120
150
This term means the product has less than 3 grams of fat per serving
good source of
low fat
high
light
This term means the product has at least 1/2 the fat removed when compared to the original version of the food.
lean
light
low fat
lessor
This term describes a product that has less than 10 grams of fat per serving.
lean
light
low fat
lessor
Which statement describes safe food preparation practices?
using a fork to stir-fry in the wok
using the wok to flip the food instead of stirring
chopping the green onions before washing them
using the same cutting board for cooked chicken and the vegetables