Basic Nutrition

Question 1

A healthy, balanced diet includes these three major nutrients(macronutrients):

Answer 1

carbs, proteins and fat

Question 2

Which foods provide more of the essential nutrients that we’re often lacking?

Answer 2

fruits, veggies, whole grains, and seafood

Question 3

Bread, cereal, fruit and veggies are the best source fro which important nutrient?

Answer 3

Carbs

Question 4

Chicken, legumes, fish, soy foods and eggs are a good source of which nutrient?

Answer 4

protein

Question 5

Which foods are part of the dairy group?

Answer 5

milk, cheese and yogurt

Question 6

Use these plate proportions for healthy meal planning

Answer 6

1/2 veggies and fruits, 1/4 protein, 1/4 whole grains

Question 7

Which type of fat helps promote a healthy heart and cardiovascular system

Answer 7

mono-unsaturated fats

Question 8

Heather types of fat are typically:

Answer 8

stored at room temp

Question 9

which food components provide little nutritional value and can be harmful when we eat too much?

Answer 9

salt, suger and cholesterol

Question 10

Which of the following are super sweetened beverages that provide little to no nutritional value?

Answer 10

fruit juice drink

Question 11

Which type of grain is the healthiest and contains the most natural nutrients

Answer 11

whole grains

Question 12

What percent of our grain intake should be whole grains?

Answer 12

25%