Nutrition Test Review

Food Groups

100

Milk, yogurt, and cheese are examples of this food group.

DAIRY

200

Grapes, bananas, strawberries, pears, and kiwi are all examples of this food group.

FRUITS

300

Green Beans, Corn, Potatoes, Squash, and Broccoli are all examples of this food group.

VEGETABLES

400

Eggs, Nuts, and Peanut Butter are all examples of this food group.

PROTEIN

500

Pasta, Oatmeal, Cereal, and Popcorn are all examples of this food group.

GRAINS

Fill in the blank

100

_____ cups of water is the recommended amount a person should drink everyday.

8

200

Eating too much ____________ may cause high blood pressure.

SODIUM/SALT

300

________________ helps build strong bones and teeth.

CALCIUM

400

________________ is a condition in which there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body.

ANEMIA

500

________________ is a complex carbohydrate that helps keep you regular and prevents constipation.

FIBER

Classes of Nutrients

100

A class of energy giving nutrients that include sugars, starches, and fiber.

CARBOHYDRATES

200

A class of energy giving nutrients that are chemical elements that are needed for certain processes, such as enzyme activity and bone formation.

MINERALS

300

A class of energy giving nutrients made up of amino acids, which are needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes in the body.

PROTEINS

400

A class of energy giving nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth.

VITAMINS

500

A class of energy giving nutrients and are the main form in which energy is stored in the body.

FATS

Terms

100

A pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and how often a person eats.

DIET

200

The substances in food that your body needs to function properly.

NUTRIENTS

300

This occurs when the body loses more water than has been taken in.

DEHYDRATION

400

Recommended nutrient intakes that will meet the needs of almost all healthy people.

RDA's (RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCES)

500

_________________ is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world.

IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

Terms 2

100

Food guidance system that shows you what kind of foods to eat and how much of each food you should eat every day.

MY PLATE

200

A label found on the outside packages of food and states the number of servings in the container, the number of calories in each serving, and the quantity of nutrients in each serving.

NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

300

The science or study of food and the ways in which the body uses food.

NUTRITION

400

A set of recommendations designed to improve the diets and health of Americans.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

500

_______________ of a nutrient is the recommended amount that a person should consume in a day.

The Daily Value (DV)