Nutrition Test
1._____Which food group provides nutrients, such as calcium and Vitamin D, which are essential for bone growth?
a. protein
b. dairy
c. fruits
d. grains
2.______ Why is it important to make fat-free or low-fat choices in the dairy group?
a. Fat-free and low-fat choices are lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, thus helping to keep blood cholesterol levels
healthy.
b. Fat-free and low-fat choices reduce a person’s risk of high blood pressure
c. Fat-free and low-fat choices are lower in unsaturated fat, which are unhealthy and clog arteries
3. _____ Peanuts are an example of which food group?
a. whole grain
b. vegetable
c. fruit
d. protein
4.______Which type of grain is high in fiber, nutrients, and allows a person to maintain a more constant energy
throughout the day?
a. refined grain
b. whole grain
c. yellow grain
d. half grain
5______Which type of grain is low in nutrients, high in calories, and often gives a person a quick burst of energy?
a. refined grain
b. whole grain
c. yellow grain
d. half grain
6._____ The first ingredient on a food label is “whole oats.” What is the food group?
a. refined grain
b. protein
c. vegetable
d. whole grain
7______ The first ingredient on a food label is “wheat flour.” What is the food group?
a. whole grain
b. refined grain
c. all grains are the same
d. protein
8______ Many fast food restaurants cook with “bad” fats, which increase a person’s cholesterol. These include?
a. trans fat and saturated fat
b. unsaturated fat and saturated fat
c. monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat
d. none of the above
9. _____ On a 2,000 calorie diet, how many grams of saturated fat should a person consume a day?
a. < 65 grams
b. < 45 grams
c. < 20 grams
d. none of the above
10._____ On a 2,000 calorie diet, how many grams of trans fat should a person consume a day?
a. 5 grams
b. 40 grams
c. 0 grams
11.____This condition can occur as body weight increases, especially in the stomach area. With this condition, the body
can not control their blood glucose (sugar) level, which can have serious short and long term consequences, including
impaired vision, numbness in the extremities, non-healing ulcers and wounds, heart disease and death. What is the name
of this condition?
a. Diabetes
b. anemia
c. high blood pressure
d. none of the above
12._____ A diet high in salt increases the risk of this condition?
a. Diabetes
b. Anemia
c. High blood pressure
d. Obesity
13._____This condition can occur when a person lacks iron in his/her diet. S/he will often feel tired and listless
throughout the day and is more prone to colds and infections. What is the name of this condition?
a. Heart disease
b. Diabetes
c. Anemia
d. None of the above
14._____ Why is it so important for a pregnant woman to take a prenatal vitamin that has folic acid in it?
a. Folic acid helps to prevent spine defects in the baby, which can result in conditions like spina bifida
b. Folic acid helps to prevent depression for the mother
c. Folic acid help to develop the baby’s heart
15.____ In order to keep bones strong and prevent osteoporosis, a person should consume which vitamin and mineral?
a. Iron and potassium
b. Calcium and Vitamin D
c. Calcium and Vitamin A
d. Vitamin D and potassium
16.______ Joanna wants to lose weight. For lunch, she is trying to decide between a Turkey Sandwich with 450 calories
and 1,000 mg. of sodium or a bagel sandwich with 600 calories and 300 mg of sodium. Which lunch option should she
choose?
a. Turkey sandwich
b. Bagel sandwich
17._____ Scott weighs 300 lbs and wants to lose weight on a healthy diet. How much weight loss should his goal be per
week?
a. 2 lbs
b. 6 lbs
c. 3 lbs
18._____ If John eats more calories than he burns, what is the result over time?
a. Weight loss
b. Weight gain
c. His weight stays the same
19. _____ If Max eats approximately the same amount of calories than he burns every day, what is the result?
a. Max stays the same weight
b. Max loses weight
c. Max gains weight
20_____ What tool is used to determine what weight range a person is in?
a. Weight Management Tool (WMT)
b. Body Mass Index (BMI)
c. Body Measurement Instrument (BMI)
21. _____ What eating disorder is defined by self-starvation and drastic weight loss?
a. bulimia
b. anorexia
22._____ What eating disorder is defined by a cycle of bingeing (eating large amounts of food) and purging (throwing up
or taking laxatives)?
a. Bulimia
b. Anorexia
23._____ What eating disorder has the following effects: low self esteem, tooth decay, staining of teeth, and rupture of
esophagus?
a. Bulimia
b. Anorexia
24._____ What eating disorder has the following effects: muscle loss, amenorrhea, osteoporosis?
a. Bulimia
b. Anorexia
25. _____Beyonce is a serious athlete and has a big basketball game tomorrow morning. She is trying to make a meal the
night before to provide her with enough energy for her game. What should her main source of food be?
a. Diary: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt
b. Protein: Chicken, Turkey, Eggs
c. Carbohydrates: Pastas, Breads, Fruits, Veggies
d. Oils: Butter, Vegetable oil
26._____Your friend is starting to get a cold, what vitamin should you suggest that s/he take to strengthen their immune
system?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D
27. _____ How do you feel about the information that you learned in the nutrition unit?
a. I learned a lot
b. I learned a lot and have talked to my family about healthy eating and preventing diseases
c. I learned some information
d. I did not learn much about nutrition
ANSWER QUESTIONS 28-36 ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES.
28. For lunch, Sally had pizza and fries, which is high in refined grains. Sally enters 3 rd block. Based on her food choice,
how might Sally feel through the class period?
29. What is the benefit to eating unsaturated fat (such as fish, nuts, avocados) rather than saturated fat (burgers, fried
chicken)? (hint: what is happening on the inside of the body related to arteries and the risk of health conditions)
30. Sam is a 45 year old man who is obese. What 4 health conditions is he at risk for because of this weight?
31. What are two ways to reduce your risk of Diabetes?
32. What are two ways to reduce your risk of high blood pressure?
33. Why is it important to eat 5 small meals a day instead of 3 large meals? Give at least one reason.
34. Johnny is overweight and wants to lose weight. List eight ways to lose weight the healthy way. Be specific.
35. Draw and label a picture of the plate from ChooseMyPlate.gov
36. Think back to the blue boob experiment.
a)What did cancer feel like to you?
b) What are two ways to reduce your risk of cancer?
37. Examine the following food label below. List 4 concerning facts (unhealthy)?
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Grilled Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Spicy garlic & lime shrimp over penne pasta in creamy Alfredo sauce, with tomatoes, Parmesan cheese &
garlic toast
Nutrition Facts
38. LaTeasha is obese and at risk for Diabetes. She is trying to decide between two types of sandwiches. Read the
nutrition facts below to determine which one she should choose.
a. Which sandwich should she choose?
b. Compare the nutrition facts to prove your answer? (hint: compare only one number)
39. Quay has high blood pressure and at risk for a heart attack. He is trying to decide between two frozen dinners. Read
the nutrition facts below to determine which one he should choose.
a. Which frozen dinner should he choose?
b. Compare the nutrition facts to prove your answer? (hint: compare only one number)
40. Julia has clogged arteries, high cholesterol and at risk for a stroke. She is trying to decide what meal to order at the
restaurant. Read the nutrition facts below to determine which one she should choose.
a. Which meal should she choose?
b. Compare the nutrition facts to prove your answer? (hint: compare only one number)
41. Jose has a busy schedule and need a breakfast that will fill him up in the morning. He is trying to decide what cereal to
buy. Read the nutrition facts below to determine which one he should choose.
a. Which cereal should he choose?
b. Compare the nutrition facts to prove your answer? (hint: compare only one number)
42. Fill in the MyPlate diagram with specific foods for a vegetarian
43. From the fad diet advertisement listed below, underline four warning signs (red flags) that this is a fad diet.
Welcome to the lose lots of weight diet plan. During this 1-week diet plan you will lose 10 pounds. By following
our strict eating plan, you can’t fail. You should only eat red meats in the morning and grains in the evening. Do not eat
any fruits and vegetables. Exercise is not needed, especially if you take the super duper sassy pill.
44. Design a one day diet plan for one of the following special needs groups based on the guidelines from Choose
MyPlate:
 Pregnant female, age 25
 Cross Country runner, age 17
 Male (underweight) who wants to gain 10 lbs., age 25
 Person who wants to lose 20 lbs., age 16
 Person at risk for a heart attack (high cholesterol, high blood pressure), age 45
This is a one day for plan for __________________________________________________________________________
a. Write down the food that this person would eat on a typically day based on their special needs. Be very specific.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
b.
Why did you choose the types of foods you did for this individual? Write a short paragraph and be specific.
EXTRA CREDIT: Write
an informative paper on the following topic:
Is it important for high school students to eat a healthy diet? Include 3 strong points to justify your position.
Include:
Topic sentence
Linking words (First, In addition, Lastly)
Facts and details
Concluding sentence