Eating for Health
What term indicates the energy levels of foods?
Calorie
Which of the following nutrients are required for the repair and growth of tissue?
Proteins
Which of the following foods would be considered a healthy, nutrient-dense food?
a Nonfat milk
b Cheddar cheese
c Soft drink
d Potato chips
What process involves treating foods with invisible waves of energy to damage microorganisms?
a. Irradiation
b. Boiling
c. Freezing
d.Drying
a Irradiation
The MyPlate Food Guidance System encourages consumers to do all of the following except
a. drink whole milk.
b.reduce portion sizes.
c. fill ½ of the plate with fruits and vegetables.
d. increase intake of whole grains.
a. drink whole milk
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates supply?
The most common nutrient deficiency in the world results from lack of
iron
To ensure food safety at home, a person should
a. check the color of cooked meat to determine if it is cooked thoroughly.
b. thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator.
c. cool cooked foods on the counter thoroughly before refrigerating.
d. peel fruits and veggies before washing.
Which liquor is made from the blue agave plant?
Tequila
More information: The blue agave plant, also known as Agave tequilana, is important to the economy of Mexico. It has a major role in making this popular distilled beverage because it is the main ingredient.
The amount of food a person should consume is called a
serving
Which mineral is necessary for regulating blood volume and blood pressure?
Sodium
It is recommended that no more than 7−10% of your total calories come from (be specific)
saturated fats
Which food additives reduce the loss of color and flavor due to exposure to oxygen?
a. Antioxidants
b. Antimicrobial agents
c. Sulfites
d. Artificial colors
a. Antioxidants
What was the original flavor of the filling in Twinkies?
Banana Cream
A/an ________ eats vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and eggs.
a pesco-vegetarian
b lacto-vegetarian
c ovo-vegetarian
d lacto-ovo-vegetarian
c ovo-vegetarian
________ are an essential fat found in dark green leafy vegetables, walnuts, flaxseed, and most fatty fishes.
Omega-3 fatty acids
The recommended average daily nutrient intake level by a healthy person when there is not enough research to determine the full RDA is known as
a tolerable upper intake level.
b daily reference value.
c adequate intake.
d estimated energy requirement.
c adequate intake.
Lucas's doctor diagnoses him with celiac disease. What specific food "group" should Lucas cut out of his diet?
wheat
When was the fast food chain, Mcdonalds, founded?
1955
More information: Mcdonald's was founded on April 15th, 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois.