Nutrition quiz
What is a therapeutic diet?
Modification of a normal diet for a health reason
What source do unsaturated fats (oils) come from?
Plants and fish
What nutrient can the body live only a few days without?
Water
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of food labels?
It tells you what therapeutic diets the food supports.
Anaya has heart disease. What kind of diet does her doctor recommend?
A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet
What do nutrients do?
All of the above
What foods are usually high in calories and low in other nutrients?
Candy, soft drinks, baked goods, and jellies
What kind of proteins are found in animal sources, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese?
Complete proteins
Kaylie wants to increase her fiber intake. What should Kaylie eat?
vegetables
What is a function of vitamins and minerals?
Build, maintain, and repair cells
Ismael wants to eat well. Which is the healthiest fat that he can use to saute chicken?
Canola oil
What is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Which food is part of the Dairy group?
Cheese
What kind of carbohydrates are found in whole-grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta, vegetables, dry beans, and nuts?
Complex carbohydrates
Which foods are part of the Protein group and the Vegetable group?
Dry beans
According to ChooseMyPlate.gov, half your plate should consist of what?
Fruits and Vegetables
What is any food that is made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, rye, etc.?
Grain
What does the body use to build, maintain, and repair cells?
Proteins
Which of these types of fat are liquid at room temperature?
Unsaturated fat
People should eat a variety of which type of food?
Vegetables and fruits
