Nutrition Test
__________ contains cholesterol? Choose one answer. A pear Corn Cereal An egg
An egg Correct
Which of the following meals is the most nutritious? Choose one answer. Pasta with Alfredo sauce, toasted garlic bread, tossed salad Broiled fish, steamed carrots, brown and wild rice Fried eggs, bacon, buttered toast and jelly Beef tacos with sour cream and cheddar cheese, refried beans rice
Broiled fish, steamed carrots, brown and wild rice Correct
Which statement is false? Choose one answer. Cholesterol is found in dairy products. Cholesterol is found in grains. Eating food high in cholesterol and saturated fat may lead to atherosclerosis. Dairy is a good source of protein, calcium and riboflavin.
Cholesterol is found in grains. Correct
Oranges and grapefruit are an example of what kind of fruit? Choose one answer. Citrus Rose Melons Berries
Citrus Correct
What food group is a good source of protein, calcium and riboflavin? Choose one answer. Grains Dairy Meats and beans Vegetables
Dairy Correct
Dairy products are a good source of vitamin C. Choose one answer. True False
False Correct
Eating food low in cholesterol and saturated fat leads to atherosclerosis. Choose one answer. True False
False Correct
Fats are the main substances that are essential for body growth and repair. Choose one answer. True False
False Correct
Fruits are a good source of vitamin D. Choose one answer. True False
False Correct
Grains are a good source of vitamin A. Choose one answer. True False
False Correct
It is necessary to eat fish to create a fully balanced diet. Choose one answer. True False
False Correct
The main food source for energy comes from proteins. Choose one answer. True False
False Correct
The nutrient that supplies the most calories per gram is carbohydrate. Choose one answer. True False
False Correct
Vegetables are a good source of cholesterol. Choose one answer. True False
False Correct
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram? Choose one answer. Vitamins Fats Protein Sugars
Fats Correct
What nutrients and vitamins do vegetables provide? Choose one answer. Vitamin C, fat, calcium and starch Fiber, potassium, and vitamins A, B, C, and E Vitamin D, zinc, riboflavin and fat Fat, vitamin A and E, and water
Fiber, potassium, and vitamins A, B, C, and E Correct
What are two good sources of protein? Choose one answer. French fries and milkshakes Water and soda Fish and nuts Red meat and carrots
Fish and nuts Correct
What are the four main types of vegetables? Choose one answer. Orange, dark green, beans and peas, and starchy Red, leafy, fat and apples Berries, squash, orange and lentils Peas, potatoes, water and beans
Orange, dark green, beans and peas, and starchy Correct
Skim milk is a good choice for protein, vitamin D and calcium. Which population would have the highest need for including milk in their diet? Choose one answer. Adults Teens Senior Citizens Doctors
Teens Correct
Carbohydrates are the main source of the body's energy. Choose one answer. True False
True Correct
Cholesterol is found in meat products. Choose one answer. True False
True Correct
Fruits are a good source of potassium. Choose one answer. True False
True Correct
Milk is a good source of calcium. Choose one answer. True False
True Correct
Some cholesterol is good for the body. Choose one answer. True False
True Correct
Weight gain is a possible consequence of poor food choice. Choose one answer. True False
True Correct
Eating high calorie foods and not exercising can lead to: Choose one answer. headaches. stress. a heart attack. low blood pressure.
a heart attack. Correct
Cholesterol is: Choose one answer. good for the heart. a waxy substance found in the blood. should be increased in a person's diet. found in vegetables.
a waxy substance found in the blood. Correct
An example of a grain is: Choose one answer. barley. apple. pumpkin. steak.
barley. Correct
An example of a green vegetable is: Choose one answer. a tomato. a carrot. an onion. broccoli.
broccoli. Correct
The main food source for energy comes from __________. Choose one answer. carbohydrates fats proteins minerals
carbohydrates Correct
An example of a food from the dairy group is: Choose one answer. cheese. potatoes. carrots. roast beef.
cheese. Correct
A good source of vitamin C is: a hot dog. citrus fruit. milk. French fries.
citrus fruit. Correct
The substances that are necessary for production of certain hormones and that help store and transport vitamins are: Choose one answer. carbohydrates. fats. proteins. minerals.
fats. Correct
The human body cannot digest: Choose at least one answer. fiber. water. ice cream. salad.
fiber. Correct
One food that contains Omega-3 is: Choose one answer. a hamburger. popcorn. fish. water.
fish. Correct
For a healthy diet, nutrients need to be consumed in different amounts. For example, carbohydrates should: Choose one answer. be limited to 300 milligrams a day. make up about 30% of your daily caloric intake. be limited to 3,000 milligrams a day. make up about 55% of your daily caloric intake.
make up about 55% of your daily caloric intake. Correct
Substances that are essential for body growth and repair are: Choose one answer. carbohydrates. fats. vitamins. proteins.
proteins. Correct
A person must consume __________ in order to survive. Choose one answer. chicken water bananas pasta
water Correct
