Unit 2: Nutrition
Which of the following meals is the most nutritious?
Broiled fish, steamed carrots, brown and wild rice
What food group is a good source of protein, calcium and riboflavin?
Dairy
Which of the following foods does not belong to the dairy group?
Eggs (Ice cream, sour cream, and milk do belong)
Cholesterol is found in grains.
False
Dairy is a good source of carbohydrates.
False
Dairy products are a good source of vitamin C.
False
Dieting is a benefit of physical activity.
False
Eating food low in cholesterol and saturated fat leads to atherosclerosis.
False
Exercise raises blood cholesterol levels.
False
Fats are the main substances that are essential for body growth and repair.
False
For your physical activity to be effective, it must be vigorous.
False
Fruits are a good source of vitamin D.
False
Grains are a good source of potassium.
False
Grains are a good source of vitamin A.
False
In order for exercise to be effective, it must avoid increasing the heart rate.
False
It is necessary to eat fish to create a fully balanced diet.
False
Meat is NOT a good source of vitamin B6.
False
Milk is a good source of vitamin C
False
Nuts belong to the fats and oils food group.
False
Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease caused by a deficiency in iron intake.
False
Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease caused by a deficiency in sodium intake.
False
The main food source for energy comes from proteins.
False
The nutrient that supplies the most calories per gram is carbohydrate.
False
The only consequence of poor food choices is weight gain.
False
Vegetables are a good source of cholesterol.
False
Vegetables are a good source of sodium.
False
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram?
Fat/oil
The substance that is necessary for production of certain hormones and helps store and transport vitamins is:
Fats
Toast with butter and jelly would be classified in which food groups?
Grains, fruits and dairy
Which of the following is not a benefit of exercise?
Meeting RDA (Losing weight, coping with stress, and more energy are.)
__________ is caused by a deficiency of calcium.
Osteoporosis
Which of the following would qualify as a vigorous exercise?
Running at 5 mph
Drinking milk is a good choice for supplying protein, vitamin D and calcium. Which population would have the highest need for including milk in their diet?
Teens
Which of the following would be considered adequate moderate exercise?
Thirty minutes of yard work
Bleeding gums can result from a deficiency in vitamin C.
True
Cholesterol is found in dairy products.
True
Cholesterol is found in meat products.
True
Dairy is a good source of protein, calcium and riboflavin?
True
Dairy products are a good source of calcium.
True
Eating food high in cholesterol and saturated fat may lead to atherosclerosis.
True
Exercise can help to lower blood cholesterol levels.
True
Fruits are a good source of potassium.
True
In order for exercise to be effective, it must substantially increase heart rate.
True
Milk and eggs are a good source of vitamin B12.
True
Milk is a good source of calcium.
True
Nuts are a good source of vitamin E.
True
Physical benefits of exercise include stronger bones.
True
Some cholesterol is good for the body.
True
Sugars and starches are the main source of the body's energy.
True
Thirty minutes of jogging would be considered adequate moderate exercise.
True
Weight gain is a possible consequence of poor food choice.
True
Regular exercise is important because it:
all of the above (reduces the risk of disease, helps in weight control, and reduces the risk of idabetes.)
The main food source for energy comes from _________.
carbohydrates
The substances that are necessary for production of certain hormones and that help store and transport vitamins are:
fats.
For a healthy diet, nutrients need to be consumed in different amounts. For example, carbohydrates should:
make up about 55% of your daily caloric intake.
A deficiency of calcium can lead to:
osteoporosis
Substances that are essential for body growth and repair are:
proteins
Physical benefits of exercise include:
stronger bones
All of the following are vigorous activities except:
walking 3.5 miles an hour. (running 5 miles, swimming, and areobics are)
