Nutrient Functions
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
A) Build and repair tissues
B) Body’s main food source
C) Increase blood pressure
D) Promote gut health
B) Body’s main food source
Which way of cooking vegetables causes the most nutrient loss?
Boiling
What does “% Daily Value” on a label mean?
a) How much of your daily nutrient allowance is left to binge on snacks
b) How much the nutrient contributes to a typical daily diet of 2,000 calories
c) The percentage of guilt you should feel after eating the whole pack
d) The chance that this food will make you a nutrition expert
b) How much the nutrient contributes to a typical daily diet of 2,000 calories
What are healthy fats?
Unsaturated fats
What types of items does Rock Pantry+ provide?
a) Canned food, frozen food, and snacks
b) Non-perishable foods, toiletries, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies
c) Fresh fruits, vegetables, and prepared meals only
d) School supplies and textbooks
b) Non-perishable foods, toiletries, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies
What does Vitamin C do for the body?
A) Increase the weight and size of your stool
B) Provide energy and calories
C) Support growth and repair of tissues
D) Increase blood volume
C) Support growth and repair of tissues
Which way of cooking vegetables causes the least nutrient loss?
Steaming
9. What’s the best way to handle confusing nutrition labels?
a) Pretend the numbers are in a secret code you’ll crack later
b) Look only at the calorie count and ignore everything else
c) Use a calculator and hope for the best
d) Understand that eating should still be enjoyable
d) Understand that eating should still be enjoyable
How much water should you drink per day?
About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for male bodies. About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for female bodies
How many areas of wellness does the wellness commission focus on?
a) Three
b) Five
c) Seven
d) Ten
c) Seven
What is the function of fiber in the body?
A) Increase the volume of blood and blood pressure
B) Promote gut health by increasing stool size and softening it
C) Provide energy in the form of calories
D) Repair tissues
B) Promote gut health by increasing stool size and softening it
Use plant-based oil rather than butter
Why are Vitamin D and Calcium always included on U.S. nutrition labels?
a) They are nutrients of public health concern due to widespread deficiencies
b) They are required to calculate bone density improvement from food
c) They must be listed to comply with international labeling standards
d) They are universally present in all processed foods
a) They are nutrients of public health concern due to widespread deficiencies
Name the Five Food Groups:
Fruit, Vegetables, Protein, Grains, and Dairy
Where is the Rock Pantry+ located?
a) Student Center
b) Rhodes Hall
c) Macoskey Center
d) Patterson 013
Patterson 013
Why would eating a salt-free diet turn you into a vampire's dream?
a) You’d faint from low blood pressure, making you an easy snack
b) Your blood would taste like unsalted soup, highly appetizing
c) You’d start craving raw steak due to sodium withdrawal
d) You’d develop super pale skin from a lack of salt's "zest"
You’d faint from low blood pressure, making you an easy snack
How can you make a sauce more nutritious?
Blend veggies into it, add chopped veggies, add chicken, beef, or veggie broth instead of water
How is the fiber content determined for inclusion on nutrition labels?
a) By analyzing the total carbohydrate content of the food
b) By separating soluble and insoluble fibers in the food using laboratory tests
c) By estimating from the natural ingredients in the product
d) By direct measurement of the non-digestible carbohydrate fraction
d) By direct measurement of the non-digestible carbohydrate fraction
True or False: A detox will help clean your body.
False! Your body detoxifies itself. Unless recommended by a medical professional, you do not need to actively attempt to “clean” it out.
In spring 2024, students at SRU took the NCHA survey which revealed that...
A) 25.4% of SRU students are unable to afford balanced meals
B) 34.5% of SRU students are unable to afford balanced meals
C) 54.2% of SRU students are unable to afford balanced meals
D) 74.3% of SRU students are unable to afford balanced meals
C) 54.2% of SRU students are unable to afford balanced meals
If Vitamin C went on a reality TV show, what would its tagline be?
a) "I’m here to repair what you destroyed last weekend."
b) "Fiber might bulk up, but I’m the real builder."
c) "You’ll never scurvy with me around!"
d) "I bring the ZING to your immune KING."
c) "You’ll never scurvy with me around!"
How long is the recommended time to keep leftovers before they become unsafe to eat?
3-4 days
What type of dietary fiber is known to help lower cholesterol levels by binding to bile acids?
Soluble fiber
Which of the following statements best reflects the NIH findings and health expert opinions on the carnivore diet?
The NIH study suggests that both plant-based and animal-based diets lead to weight loss, but only a plant-based diet resulted in significant fat loss and contained essential nutrients that reduce chronic disease risk.
What is the name of the dish featured in the Blue Zones (and the Honors Wellness Retreat Workshop) that offers a complete nutritional profile?
a) Bouillabaisse
b) Three Sisters Stew
c) Goulash
d) Caldo Verde
Three Sisters Stew