Red
Name the food groups.
Staples
legumes and Nuts
Food from animals
fruits and vegetables
fats and oils
Adults do not need foods from the dairy group, only growing children and athletes do.
True or False
False
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect you from getting sick.
True or False
True
Everyone need the same amount of food from the Protein food group.
True or False
False
Eating a diet with lots of vegetables and fruit is good for you.
True or False
True
Which of the following are sources of Vitamin C?
1. cake
2. oranges
3. tuna
4. strawberries
oranges and strawberries
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
carbohydrates
vitamins
water
minerals
carbohydrates
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
vitamins
fats
proteins
carbohydrates
proteins
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
Digestion
To stay healthy, you should know:
How to make food for your family.
Your serving sizes and food groups.
That you should eat whenever you are hungry.
Your serving sizes and food groups.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body?
Water
Nutrients are substances that can ________
Provide Energy
Help with body processes
Help with growth
repair of cells
all of the above
all of the above
Carbohydrates are main source of ___________
energy
proteins are needed for:
for energy
for growth
for repair
for smell
all of the above
for energy
for growth
for repair
What is the word for a substance in a food that is used by the body?
nutrient
What is the word for the nutrition information printed on the side of a food container?
food label
Your goal should be to have a _______________ diet. Fill in the missing word.
balanced
What benefits are there in eating a balanced diet?
Good health
Good mood and energy
Improved health and reduced illness
All of the above.
All of the above.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
carbohydrates
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
Steak
Eggs
Orange
Chicken
Orange
The study of nutrients and how the body uses them.
Health
Nutrition
Nutrients
Diet
Nutrition
Substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions.
Nutrition
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
Nutrients
What is true about serving sizes?
a. They must be listed in commonly understood portions (cups, grams, pieces)
b. They only need to be listed if there is more than one serving per container
a. They must be listed in commonly understood portions (cups, grams, pieces)
Reading the food label can help you compare products, make healthier choices and provide valuable information to people with food allergies.
True or False
True
Are calories bad?
a. Yes, they make you gain weight.
b. No, you should eat as many calories as possible for energy.
c. No, but you should be aware of them to maintain a healthy weight.
d. Yes. Calories do not add any nutrients.
c. No, but you should be aware of them to maintain a healthy weight.