Quiz: Lesson 18 - Nutrition

How many food groups are represented by "MyPlate," as recommended by the USDA? a. 4 b. 8 c. 7 d. 5

5 The USDA recommends 5 basic food groups, including fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy, as represented by "MyPlate."

Which of the following is an eating disorder that includes a psychological component of self-starvation? a. Anorexia b. Bulimia c. Diabetes d. Rickets

Anorexia Bulimia is an eating disorder with a psychological component of binging and purging; diabetes is a condition of impaired insulin production; rickets is a deficiency of Vitamin C in children; and anorexia is an eating disorder with a psychological component of self-starvation.

Which BMI category indicates a healthy weight? a. Less than 18.5 b. Between 18.5 and 24.9 c. Between 25.0 and 29.9 d. 30.0 or greater

Between 18.5 and 24.9 A BMI less than 18.5 represents underweight; a BMI of 30.0 and greater represents obese; a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 represents a healthy weight; and a BMI between 25.0 and 29.9 represents overweight.

Carbohydrates supply the body with glucose, which is the main source of energy. However, when supplies are low, fiber produces energy that is used by the body as a backup. True False

False Carbohydrates supply the body with glucose, which is the main source of energy. However, when supplies are low, fats and proteins produce energy that is used by the body as a backup.

Which is considered the "bad" cholesterol? a. HDL b. TRI c. CHOL d. LDL

LDL HDL is considered the "good" cholesterol, and LDL is considered the "bad" cholesterol.

Which is another name for fats? a. Roughage b. Cholesterol c. Lipids d. Electrolytes

Lipids Dietary fats are also referred to as lipids.

Vitamins are classified as which of the following? a. Inorganic b. Trace c. Organic d. All of the above

Organic Minerals are classified as inorganic and categorized as trace or major. Vitamins are classified as organic.

One gram of fat is equal to 9 calories, and one gram of carbohydrates is equal to 4 calories. True False

True Fats are a more concentrated source of energy. Each one gram is equal to 9 calories while each one gram of carbohydrates is equal to 4 calories.

Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble? a. Vitamins B and C b. Vitamins A, D, E, and K c. Vitamins A, B, C, and D d. All of the above

Vitamins A, D, E, and K Fat soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Which of the following vitamins are water soluble? a. Vitamins B and C b. Vitamins A, D, E, and K c. Vitamins A, B, C, and D d. All of the above

Vitamins B and C Water-soluble vitamins include vitamins B and C.