Topic Test
Acne is caused by __________. A. a strict diet B. eating at night C. hormones D. dry skin
C. hormones
According to MyPlate, you should eat approximately two and a half cups of vegetables per day. True/False
True
Fresh fruit can be contaminated by the water used to wash it. True/False
True
Yulia is twenty-four years old. She has been fit and lean her whole life and recently has begun to put on an unhealthy amount of weight. She goes to her doctor because she is not eating any differently than she has before, yet she is now heavier. What will Yulia's doctor most likely tell her? A. Adults need fewer calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat less. B. Adults need more calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat more. C. Adults are heavier than kids and teens. D. Adults need more exercise than kids and teens.
A. Adults need fewer calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat less.
Which governmental group is responsible for creating MyPlate? A. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C. United States Department of Education (USDE) D. Dietary Regulatory Committee (DRG)
A. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
When estimating a serving size, it is good to know that 3 oz. of __________ is about the size of a deck of cards. A. meat, poultry, or fish B. cheese C. nuts or candy D. vegetables, pasta, or rice
A. meat, poultry, or fish
Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Infants' diets, which primarily consist of breast milk or formula, are higher in fat than other diets. B. Adolescents need more calories and nutrients, especially if they are very inactive. C. Adults' activity levels tend to decline in age, which require a reduction in the amount of calories consumed. D. Children who are two years or older can follow the recommendations of the food guide pyramid.
B. Adolescents need more calories and nutrients, especially if they are very inactive.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about snacks? A. Snacks can be a problem if you choose unhealthy foods, such as chips. B. Healthy snacks can be beneficial and can help a person maintain a good weight. C. All snacks should be avoided because they can cause a person to gain weight. D. Healthy snacks include fruit, yogurt, or granola bars.
C. All snacks should be avoided because they can cause a person to gain weight.
__________ contain all nine essential amino acids. A. Simple carbohydrates B. Incomplete proteins C. Complete proteins D. Complex carbohydrates
C. Complete proteins
Nutritional needs can best be described as __________ through life. A. staying the same increasing B. decreasing C. changing
C. changing
Which of the following is NOT a step one can take to prevent food borne illnesses? A. cooking foods to an appropriate temperature B. refrigerating food within two hours of preparation C. cutting all meats with the same knife D. keeping ready-to-eat food separate from raw food
C. cutting all meats with the same knife
Which of the following processes does the body NOT use protein to perform? A. repairing muscles B. producing hormones C. making hemoglobin D. creating amino acids
D. creating amino acids
Which of the following is NOT a condition required by the government to label food "organic"? A. contains 95% organic ingredients B. animals must have access to the outdoors C. produced without conventional pesticides D. crop must be harvested by hand
D. crop must be harvested by hand
Which of the following foods is NOT a nutrient-dense food? A. oatmeal B. salsa C. veggie pizza D. frosted cereal
D. frosted cereal
Nutritional labels list only healthy nutrients. True/False
False
What do experts agree is the best nutrition for a newborn baby? A. formula B. breast milk C. cow's milk D. baby food
B. breast milk
Which of the following is the BEST method to estimate a 1-oz. serving size of nuts? A. one bowlful B. one handful C. one rounded handful D. one thumb's worth
B. one handful
2 in 4 daily calories should come from fat. True/False
False
A calorie is another term for carbohydrate. True/False
False
A person's metabolism remains constant throughout life. True/False
False
It is permissible to substitute fruit for vegetables or vice versa to meet the recommended nutritional guidelines. True/False
False
Thomas is a marathon runner. He eats a well-balanced diet and drinks plenty of fluids, but he should take supplements to account for all the calories he loses while running. True/False
False
Carbohydrates are nutrients that supply the main energy source for the body, in the form of sugars. True/False
True
During adolescence, the body should get foods that are higher in nutritional value and lower in fats and sugars. True/False
True
Minerals are inorganic substances that the body cannot produce on its own. True/False
True
