Optimal Nutrition

Kaylie wants to increase her fiber intake. What should Kaylie eat?

Fish Yogurt Baked goods Vegetables<----

According to ChooseMyPlate.gov, half your plate should consist of what?

Protein Fruits and vegetables<----- Dairy Grains

Ismael wants to eat well. Which is the healthiest fat that he can use to sauté chicken?

Butter Shortening Margarine Canola oil<----

What does the body use to build, maintain, and repair cells?

Carbohydrates Proteins<------ Fats

What kind of proteins are found in animal sources, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese?

Complete proteins<---- Incomplete proteins

People should eat a variety of which type of food?

Meat Vegetables and fruits<----- Milk Grains

Which foods are part of the Meat and Beans group and the Vegetable group?

Nuts Starchy vegetables Dry beans<-------

What kinds of carbohydrates are found in whole-grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta, vegetables, dry beans, and nuts?

Simple carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates<-----

Any food that is made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or rye is classified as what?

Vegetable Grain<------- Meat or bean Fruit

What source do oils come from?

Water Meat and poultry Plants and fish<------- Grains

What is the body's main source of energy?

Proteins Fats Carbohydrates<-----

What is a function of vitamins and minerals?

Build, maintain, and repair cells<------ Cushion the organs and bones Give the body energy All of the above

Which food is part of the Milk group?

Butter Cheese<----- Cream All of the above

What nutrient source should make up 20% to 35% of an adult's diet?

Carbohydrates Fats<------- Proteins

What do nutrients do?

Enable the body to grow, maintain, and repair itself Give the body energy Help different systems in the body work properly All of the above<------

What nutrient can the body live only a few days without?

Proteins Vitamins and minerals Water<------- Carbohydrates

Which of these types of fat are liquid at room temperature?

Saturated fat Trans fat Unsaturated fat<----- All of the above

What foods are usually high in calories and low in other nutrients?

Whole-grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta Vegetables, dry beans, and nuts Candy, soft drinks, baked goods, and jellies<--LOL Fruits and milk