The psychological desire for food is referred to as hunger
FALSE
100
A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.
Fiber
100
The energy provided by food is
a. one of the nutrients needed by the body
b. needed by teens for growth and activity
c. excreted in urine if not used by the body
b. needed by teens for growth and activity
100
The number of calories you need each day depends on
a. your age
b. your gender
c. your activity level
d. all of the above.
d. all of the above.
100
If your doctor told you to eat more fiber, which three types of foods would provide you with the most fiber?
a. Milk, cheese, and yogurt
b. meat, fish, and poultry
c. fruits, veggies and grains
c. fruits, veggies and grains
200
Factors that can influence food choices include emotions
TRUE
200
Vegetable oils, nuts and seeds tend to contain larger amounts of _______________.
Fats
200
If Frank usually overeats at his auntie's house on the holiday's which factors are most likely influencing his food choices on those days?
a. family and culture
b. hunger and emotions
c. nutrition and calories
a. family and culture
200
Your body uses carbohydrates by breaking them down into
a. sugars
b. amino acids
c. 50-65 percent
a. sugars
200
Which choice is one of the key Dietary guidelines for Americans?
a. Make smart choices from every food group.
b. eat at least one important nutrient everyday.
c. Never eat foods that contain added fats or sugars.
a. Make smart choices from every food group.
300
Eating plenty of calcium-rich foods can reduce the risk of stroke.
FALSE
300
__________ is essential for most body functions. All the body cells contain __________.
Water
300
The number of calories that you eat each day without gaining weight depends on your
a. activity level
b. hunger
c. environment
a. activity level
300
What percentage of your daily calories should come from fat?
a. 10-15%
b. Less than 25-35%
C. 50-65%
b. Less than 25-35%
300
A healthful tip to follow when you eat out is to
a. fill up on soft drinks
b. order extra toppings
c. avoid anything fried
c. avoid anything fried
400
In MyPyramid, each colored band represents a different food group.
TRUE
400
Basic food group that contains rice and bread
Grains
400
If you decide to eat a snack after seeing food advertised on TV, you are most likely eating because of
a. physical needs
b. emotional needs
c. environmental needs
c. environmental needs
400
Hearing your stomach growl and feeling tired and lightheaded are signs of
a. hunger
b. appetite
c. emotional eating
a. hunger
400
The Dietary Guidelines recommend that teens be physically active for _________ minutes a day
60
500
Bacteria and viruses are responsible for most cases of foodborne illness
TRUE
500
Basic food group that is a good source of calcium
Milk/Dairy
500
Preferring certain foods because you've grown up eating them is an example of the influence of
a. family
b. friends
c. advertising.
a. family
500
The five major food groups are
grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and proteins
500
What widest bands in MyPryamid represent
a. fruits and proteins
b. grains and veggies
c. proteins and milk