NUTRITION 101

Question 0

Two minerals known to influence blood pressure are _________ and __________

Answer 0

Sodium and Potassium

Question 1

To keep a healthy weight, balance the calories from good with the calories burned in daily work and play

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Brushing and flossing your teeth daily brightens your smile and studies show it may also help keep your heart healthy.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Breakfast eaters are less likely to be overweight and more likely to have higher nutrient intakes

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The brain is fueled by _________and ___________

Answer 4

Glucose and Carbohydrates

Question 5

A person may have a family history of heart disease or diabetes, but that doesn’t meat that a person is destined to have the disease.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Osteoporosis is a common condition in older adults, especially in ________

Answer 6

Women

Question 7

Name five food groups

Answer 7

1. Protein
2. Grain
3. Fruit
4. Vegetables
5. Dairy

Question 8

The guidelines are intended for ages two and older, including those at increased risk for chronic disease.
How often are they reviewed?

Answer 8

Every five years.

Question 9

The goals of the USDA are

Answer 9

1. Easy to understand image.
2. Healthy lifestyle.
3. Reminder to eat healthy.
4. Visualize a meal.

Question 10

My plate was created by the USDA to provide individuals with an easy to understand image that aims to empower individuals to make healthy decisions

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Nutritional facts on a label are listed on the back and ingredients must be listed in order of

Answer 11

Most to least in food product.

Question 12

Food allergies are

Answer 12

The bodies response to protein in a food.

Question 13

A food intolerance are

Answer 13

Difficulty in digesting the food.

Question 14

These types of foods provides energy nutrients

Answer 14

Protein
Fat
Carbohydrate a

Question 15

____________ is the body’s preferred source of energy

Answer 15

Carbohydrates

Question 16

____________ is the most concentrated source of energy.

Answer 16

Fat

Question 17

A common myth is that eating sugar causes a person to be diabetic.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The word lipids refer to ___________ and ___________

Answer 18

Fats and Oils.

Question 19

Types of fatty acids are ____________ and _______________.

Answer 19

Monounsaturated fat

Polyunsaturated fats.

Question 20

Lacto ovo vegetarian.

Answer 20

Eat plant-based foods plus milk/dairy products and eggs.

Question 21

Lacto vegetarians.

Answer 21

Eat plant-based foods and milk/dairy products.

Question 22

Vegan vegetarian

Answer 22

Do not eat any animal-based foods. That includes honey.

Question 23

Some nutrient concerns of vegetarians are

Answer 23

Iron 
Calcium 
B-12
Vitamin D 
Zinc 
Iodine
Omega-3 fatty acids

Question 24

Four factors that influence food choices

Answer 24

1. Time 2. Price 3. Taste 4. Availability

Question 25

Nutrition can be posted on the Internet by anyone, so you must carefully review it.

Answer 25

True