Lesson 1
The process by which your body takes in and uses food is called __________?
nutrition
Your body's main source of energy is:
carbohydrates or proteins
carbohydrates
The ______ contain recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all healthy Americans.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
_________ may be used to keep a food fresh longer, to boost its nutrient content, or to improve its taste, texture, or appearance.
Food additives
About what percentage of your daily calories should come from fat?
a. 10-15 percent
b. Less than 25 -35 percent
c. At least 30 percent
d. 50-65 percent
b. Less than 25 -35 percent
Your body relies on food to provide it with the __________ it needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.
nutrients
Consuming saturated fats and trans fats can increase the levels of ____________ in your blood.
fiber or cholesterol
cholesterol
An interactive guide to healthy eating and active living is the ____________.
MyPlate
______ means treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens.
Pasteurization
Why does your body need more water when you are very active?
To replace what you lose through sweat
A ________ is a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.
calorie
___________ are elements found in food that are used by the body.
Vitamins or Minerals
Minerals
Foods that are ________ have a high ratio of nutrients to calories.
nutrient-dense
It is important to clean utensils and surfaces carefully to prevent ________-_________, the spread of pathogens from one food to another.
cross-contamination
Which method of preparation tends to make food high in fat?
a. Baking
b. Broiling
c. Frying
d. Grilling
c. Frying
Which of the following is NOT a way that choosing healthful foods affects your total health and wellness?
a. It gives your body the nutrients it needs for growth and development.
b. It helps you avoid unhealthful weight gain.
c. It provides fuel for sports and other activities.
d. It ensures that you will never get sick.
d. It ensures that you will never get sick.
Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic nutrients?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fiber
c. Protein
d. Vitamins
b. Fiber
Which food group triangle in MyPlate is largest?
a. Grains
b. Fruits
c. vegetables
d. Proteins
c. vegetables
Which of the following is NOT listed in the Nutrition Facts panel?
a. The number of servings per container
b. The number of calories per serving
c. The vitamin and mineral content of the food
d. The ingredients found in the food
d. The ingredients found in the food
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basics steps for preventing foodborne illness?
a. Clean
b. Chop
c. Cook
d. Chill
b. Chop
Preferring certain foods because you've grown up eating them is an example of the influence of
a. family.
b. friends.
c. money.
d. advertising.
a. family.
Your body uses carbohydrates by breaking them down into
a. sugars.
b. amino acids.
c. fatty acids.
d. water.
a. sugars.
The Dietary Guidelines recommend that teens be physically active for
a. 20 minutes, 3 or more times a week.
b. 30 minutes a day.
c. 50 minutes, 5 or more times a week.
d. 60 minutes a day.
b. 30 minutes a day.
Regular ice cream contains 7.5 grams of fat per serving. Ice cream that contains only 5 grams of fat per serving could be described as
a. light.
b. low-fat.
c. reduced-fat.
d. fat-free.
c. reduced-fat.
What is the difference between a food that is labeled "low-fat" and one that is labeled "reduced-fat"?
The low-fat food must have 3 grams or less of fat per serving. The reduced-fat food only needs to have 25 percent less fat than the original version of the same food.