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Fruits/Vegetables
Grains
Meat/Protein
Dairy
Fitness
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True/False: All fruits, whether fresh, canned, frozen, dried, whole, cut-up, are considered a part of the fruit group.
True.
100
True/False: A slice of bread DOES NOT count as an ounce equivalent of grains.
False.
100
True/False: It is healthier to trim away all visible fats from meats and poultry before cooking.
True.
100
True/False: All foods made from milk contain a large amount of calcium.
False - foods made from milk that have little to no calcium - cream cheese, cream, butter
100
True/False: Regardless of weight, if two people partake in the same amount of physical activity, they will burn the same amount of calories.
False.
200
Why should you your fruit choices?
Fruits differ in nutrient content.
200
Grains contain fiber. In terms of the body, what is fiber useful for?
Reducing constipation. Fiber helps to fill you up - and keep you digestive system happy!
200
True/False: Unsalted nuts and seeds lower sodium intake.
True
200
What is the name for a person who cannot consume milk products?
Lactose Intolerant
200
How does physical activity and nutrition relate to each other?
They work hand in hand. Being active increases the amount of calories burned. Maintaining a balance requires moving more and eating less.
300
Why is it important to keep fruits separate from raw meats, poultry, and seafood while shopping?
To decrease the chance of cross contamination. Cooking destroys food borne pathogens and MANY fruits are not cooked before eating.
300
What are two subgroups of grains?
Whole and refined grain
300
Name an area in the body in which protein acts as a building block.
Building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood, enzymes, hormones and vitamins
300
What is the name of the bone disease commonly associated with calcium and vitamin D deficiency?
Osteoporosis
300
Which type of exercise enhances physical stability and flexibility? A. Bone Strengthening B. Balance and Stretching C. Muscle Strengthening
B. Balance and Stretching
400
Name a fruit that contains potassium.
Banana, prunes, prune juice, orange juice, dried peaches, apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon
400
Whole grains are a source of magnesium. In the body, what is the function of magnesium?
Used to build bones and release energy from muscles.
400
What are the three nutrients that provide calories?
Protein, Fats, Carbohydrates
400
Why should you choose low-fat or fat-free milk products?
They contain little to no fat and reduce empty calorie intake. Empty calories can raise LDL or "bad cholesterol".
400
What is the minimum amount of time you should dedicate to a specific activity?
At least 10 minutes
500
In the food group, what is considered a cup of fruit?
1 cup of fruit, 100% fruit juice and 1/2 cup dried fruit can all be considered as 1 cup of fruit.
500
Most refined grains are enriched. In terms of grains, what does enriched mean?
Certain B vitamins and iron are added back after processing
500
LDL is considered "bad cholesterol." What does the acronym "LDL" stand for?
Low-Density Lipoprotein
500
What are empty calories
Calories from solid fats and added sugars
500
What is metabolism?
Life sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of the body. These reactions allow organisms to grow, reproduce, maintain structure, and respond to their environment.