BYU IS Food and Nutrition
On a separate sheet of paper draw MyPlate, label the 5 food groups, and color each food group. See if you can do this from memory.
My Plate
Besides meat and poultry, what other foods are in the Protein Group of ChooseMyPlate?
Nuts
Sarah's two children are pretty picky eaters: but they usually like sweet food. Which of the grains would you suggest Sarah use during mealtimes that her children would eat?
Oats
Why should a person who wants to lose weight try to eat less fat?
Ounce for ounce, fat has more calories than other foods; and you lose weight by cutting calories.
Why would children and pregnant women outside of the United States suffer from folate deficiency more than children and pregnant women who live in the United States?
The U.S. government has mandated that all breakfast cereals in the United States must be fortified with folate.
If Chloe wants to buy cranberry juice that is 100 percent juice, what should she look for on the label?
"Made with 100% fruit juice!"
Which of the following is the best advice to retain more nutrients in vegetables when cooking them?
Use as little water as possible, and cook the vegetables until slightly tender.
Why is it better to cook vegetables in larger pieces instead of smaller pieces?
Vegetables will retain more nutrients in larger pieces.
Why do nutritionists refer to vitamin B as the vitamin B complex instead of just vitamin B?
Vitamin B consists of several different vitamins.
People who live in the northernmost parts of the northern hemisphere, like Alaska and northern Canada, see little to no sunlight during the winter months. In which of the following vitamins would a person in these conditions probably be deficient?
Vitamin D
Why are alcoholics (people who abuse alcohol) particularly susceptible to folate deficiency?
Alcohol prevents the body from using folate; alcohol causes the kidneys to release folate instead of using it.
Which of the following is a true statement according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines?
Americans tend to eat meals that are high in calories and low in nutrients.
What would you call this illness that might be afflicting Tiffany?
Anemia
Why is fiber called a non-nutrient?
Because fiber is not absorbed or digested by the body.
Cheese and reconstituted powdered milk do not need to be refrigerated.
False
Beans and peas are in which two food groups of ChooseMyPlate?
Meat and Vegetable
Which of the following is a good source of calcium?
Milk
Yogurt and cheese are part of which food group?
Milk Group
Which of the following is true about minerals
Minerals help the body function.
If Derrick is going to continue avoiding dairy products, what types of foods would you suggest he eat to make up for his lack of dairy food?
dark-green leafy vegetables, like spinach
What body process does fiber help?
digestion
What would be a good snack to help maintain iron-rich blood?
dried apricots and whole-wheat toast
Claire is having digestion problems so she has decided to eat foods with more fiber. What else must she do if she is going to eat more fiber
drink more water
In Morocco many women and children are afflicted with anemia. Besides not getting enough iron in their diets, what else might be contributing to this illness?
drinking too much green tea
Jessica has been a vegetarian for the last year. She knows that she should eat foods fortified in iron since she is not getting iron from meat. What other type of food would you suggest she eat in order to make sure her body absorbs the iron?
fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C
Olive oil and canola oil are both which type of fatty acid?
monounsaturated
Which of the following is not an important thing to look for when buying fresh fruit?
fruits that seem to have a light weight
List at least three food sources of fiber in the diet
fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes
Why is it good to leave the peel on fruits and vegetables?
good source of fiber
List some good sources of carbohydrates.
grain, sugar, starches (like potatoes)
Which of the following is the best source of fiber at a fast food restaurant?
green salad
Which of the following is not a good source of fiber?
grilled trout
All of the following are functions of electrolytes except
help release energy from carbohydrates and proteins
What could you use instead of scalded milk in a bread recipe?
nonfat dry milk
Which dairy term describes the process of breaking down the fat in milk into small particles and distributing the particles throughout the milk?
homogenization
If Dimitri is preparing for a super marathon (a 100 mile run), which of the following would be good advice?
increase intake of fat
Which vegetable must be soaked before cooking?
legumes
3. A doctor has told Jasmine that she has high cholesterol. Which of the following types of fat should she avoid?
saturated
All of the following are trace minerals except
sodium
All of the following are functions of calcium except
strengthens blood vessels in gums
Sarah's blood does not clot when she gets cut. This could be an indication of a deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin K
Which of the following helps improve vision, nerves, and skin?
Vitamins
Why should you wash vegetables before using them instead of before storing them?
Washing vegetables before storing them might make the vegetables more moist, which will make them mold faster.
Which of the following foods would be inappropriate for breakfast?
a candy bar and a sports drink
To slow down the ripening of fruit, what could you do?
Store the fruit in the refrigerator.
Which of the following best describes the process of making enriched white bread?
The wheat bran and germ are removed, then the endosperm is ground and bleached, and then vitamins are added.
Claire is preparing a pudding recipe that suggests whole milk. What type of milk might she substitute that would reduce the amount of fat in the pudding?
1% milk
If you are cooking macaroni and cheese for yourself and a friend and you can both eat about two cups of cooked macaroni, how many cups of dry macaroni should you cook?
2 cups
How much exercise does MyPlate recommend for a teenager
60 minutes
What's wrong with eating a soda and a candy bar for breakfast?
Breakfast should include nutrients, not empty calories.
Which of the following is a difference between brown and white rice?
Brown rice has more natural nutrients.
Which of the following whole grains, that has a mild flavor and can be cooked in about 10 minutes, would make a good breakfast for Gerald?
Bulgur
Which of the following is not a good source of protein?
Carrots
One sure way to tell if a bread is made from whole grain is to
Check the ingredients label
Which of the following is beneficial and should be included in more meals?
Dietary fiber
What would be a good snack to help maintain iron-rich blood
Dried apricots and whole wheat toast
Muffins are an example of which type of batter?
Drop
Besides helping you focus better and have more energy in school, in what other ways can eating a healthy breakfast benefit you?
Eating a healthy breakfast can be part of a successful weight loss plan.
What is the key difference between whole-wheat bread and enriched white bread?
Enriched white bread has little fiber; whole-wheat bread is rich in fiber.
Which mineral is sometimes added to water to prevent tooth decay?
Fluorine
Of the following snacks for a teenager, which is the most nutrient dense?
Fruit smoothie with skim milk
Which of the following is not generally true for fruit that is in season?
Fruit that is in season is generally more expensive than other fruit.
Half of your plate should be filled with ______.
Fruits and Vegetables
Which of the following aspects of your well-being cannot be controlled by you?
Genes
Samuel has decided to start a vegetarian diet; however, he is worried that he will not get enough protein to support his active lifestyle. Which of the grains would you suggest he eat more of?
He should eat corn with beans.
Which one of the following is not a dairy product?
Hershey's chocolate bar
Which of the following is a correct 2010 Dietary Guideline?
Include physical exercise as part of healthy eating patterns.
Which vitamin or mineral is required for the formation of red blood cells?
Iron
If milk has been homogenized, what has happened to it?
It has had all of the fat particles distributed evenly.
Pancake batter is an example of which type of batter?
Pour
What are two important bodily functions of water?
Removes excess heat from the body, helps to eliminate waste products, carries vitamins C and B, transports nutrients
What is one of the main differences between cooking rice and cooking pasta?
Rice is cooked with the lid on pasta with the lid off
What grain would you suggest Jessica eat more of to help curb her appetite.
Rye
In the fifteenth century, explorers like Christopher Columbus spent a lot of time at sea where they often had to go without fresh fruit for a long time. Which of the following diseases would they be susceptible to?
Scurvy
What dietary changes could Tiffany make to help her feel better?
She should eat more fish and red meat.
Which of the following terms is used in the nutritional information on a food package to indicate salt content?
Sodium
Which one of the following minerals does the body need in the largest amount?
Sodium
If you were a nutritionist and you were working with an overweight eight-year-old, what advice would you give the parent and child?
The child should eat a little less and be more active.
Where do saturated fats come from?
They come mostly from animal-based foods (meat, eggs, and dairy)
What is the function of fruits and nuts in quick breads?
They give the bread flavor and provide additional nutrients.
Why is cooking with milk products sometimes hard?
They scorch and burn easily.
Analyze the following statement: "If we stop eating foods with cholesterol, we can eliminate LDL cholesterol from our body."
This statement is false because our body makes its own cholesterol, and even if we stop eating cholesterol we will still have some in our body.
Analyze the following statement: "If I exercise and eat low-cholesterol foods, I could still have high amounts of LDL cholesterol."
This statement is true.
The pasteurization of milk is a process of heating milk to just the right temperature to kill harmful bacteria.
True
What are some benefits of whole grains that Gerald might be interested in?
Whole grains have more fiber and nutrients, which will give Gerald longer lasting energy than processed grains.
If you have removed a fruit's skin, what can you do to keep the fruit from turning dark?
You can cover it with a liquid that contains ascorbic acid (lemon or orange juice).
How does eating breakfast increase academic achievement?
Your energy levels are boosted. Your attention span improves. Your concentration levels improve.
What are three common things that can destroy the vitamins in fruits and vegetables?
air, water, and heat
How much of your daily nutritional and energy needs should breakfast provide?
approximately 1/3
List three possible leavening ingredients besides yeast.
baking soda, eggs, baking powder, steam
When microwaving a dish of food with cheese in it, why might the cheese heat up faster than the rest of the food on the plate?
because of the high fat content of cheese
Which one of the following is not an important function of fat?
builds stronger bones and muscles
If Zac is having trouble with constipation, how would you suggest he change his diet?
eat more plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
If a doctor has recommended that you increase your consumption of fiber, which of the following would help accomplish that?
eating more grains, fruits, and vegetables
Which dairy term describes milk that is canned and which has about one half of its water removed?
evaporated milk
One way to lower high amounts of LDL cholesterol might be to ___________.
exercise five or more days a week.
Which one of the following combinations would be best to eat if you were in need of vitamin C?
orange, kiwi
What disease would you warn Derrick about based on his eating habits?
osteoporosis
Why are quick breads usually tough?
overmixing
What does it mean to enrich rice?
to add vitamins and minerals
