Health Online- Nutrition and Physical Activity-
Guidelines for Healthy Eating/Questions and
Answers
QUIZ :Your body needs nutrients to grow and function. What else do nutrients help your
body do?
manage the functions of the respiratory system
help move oxygen to the cells
help move fat to the cells
decrease the need for water - ANSWER :help move oxygen to the cells
QUIZ :Which of these groups need more than two thousand calories a day? Check all that
apply.
children
teen boys
pregnant women
older men
athletes
breastfeeding mothers
adult women - ANSWER :teen boys
pregnant women
athletes
breastfeeding mothers
QUIZ :Choose the best answers based on the nutrition label shown.
A single serving consists of __________________.
There are ________ servings in this container.
One serving of this product includes _______ percent of your daily total fat.
There are ________ grams of protein in each serving.
One serving includes ________ grams of added sugars. - ANSWER :two-thirds of a cup
eight
10
three
ten
QUIZ :Alex is trying to make healthier eating choices. While at a restaurant, Alex has several
protein options to choose from. Which protein choice is the healthiest option?
fried chicken wings
boiled hot dog
grilled tuna
sautéed sausage - ANSWER :grilled tuna
QUIZ :Over the years, Charles has steadily gained weight. His doctor informed him that he is
now in the obese category. To encourage Charles to make healthier choices, his doctor
explained to him the risks associated with obesity.
, What risks might Charles's doctor have discussed with him? Check all that apply.
increased chance of heart disease
increased healthcare costs
increased life span
decreased chance of stroke
decreased quality of life
decreased chance of certain cancers - ANSWER :increased chance of heart disease
increased healthcare costs
decreased quality of life
QUIZ :The image shows a meal of grilled chicken breast and fresh vegetables. What makes
this meal unbalanced? Check all that apply.
The protein serving is too large.
Red meat is not represented.
Grains are not represented.
The vegetable serving should be larger.
There is more fruit than necessary. - ANSWER :The protein serving is too large.
Grains are not represented.
The vegetable serving should be larger.
QUIZ :According to MyPlate guidelines, grains should make up _________ of your plate,
fruits should make up __________ of your plate, protein should make up ______________
of your plate, and vegetables should make up _________________ of your plate. - ANSWER
:about one-fourth
less than one-fourth
about one fourth
more than one- fourth
QUIZ :Jace is a vegetarian, eating at a local restaurant. He chooses a grilled tofu salad that
includes vegetables. What change can he request to make his meal healthier?
He can ask for the tomatoes to be left out.
He can ask for brown rice instead of white rice.
He can ask for his tofu to be fried instead of grilled.
He can ask for fewer sprouts, peas, and cucumbers. - ANSWER :He can ask for brown rice
instead of white rice.
QUIZ :Use the chart to correctly complete the statements.
Vitamin E needs for males ages 19-30 are __________ those for females of the same age.
Only _________________ require more vitamin C than males of the same age.
The greatest number of micrograms of folate is needed by ____________.
Nursing women's vitamin E needs are ______________ those of non-nursing women of the
same age. - ANSWER :the same as
nursing mothers
pregnant females
greater than
Guidelines for Healthy Eating/Questions and
Answers
QUIZ :Your body needs nutrients to grow and function. What else do nutrients help your
body do?
manage the functions of the respiratory system
help move oxygen to the cells
help move fat to the cells
decrease the need for water - ANSWER :help move oxygen to the cells
QUIZ :Which of these groups need more than two thousand calories a day? Check all that
apply.
children
teen boys
pregnant women
older men
athletes
breastfeeding mothers
adult women - ANSWER :teen boys
pregnant women
athletes
breastfeeding mothers
QUIZ :Choose the best answers based on the nutrition label shown.
A single serving consists of __________________.
There are ________ servings in this container.
One serving of this product includes _______ percent of your daily total fat.
There are ________ grams of protein in each serving.
One serving includes ________ grams of added sugars. - ANSWER :two-thirds of a cup
eight
10
three
ten
QUIZ :Alex is trying to make healthier eating choices. While at a restaurant, Alex has several
protein options to choose from. Which protein choice is the healthiest option?
fried chicken wings
boiled hot dog
grilled tuna
sautéed sausage - ANSWER :grilled tuna
QUIZ :Over the years, Charles has steadily gained weight. His doctor informed him that he is
now in the obese category. To encourage Charles to make healthier choices, his doctor
explained to him the risks associated with obesity.
, What risks might Charles's doctor have discussed with him? Check all that apply.
increased chance of heart disease
increased healthcare costs
increased life span
decreased chance of stroke
decreased quality of life
decreased chance of certain cancers - ANSWER :increased chance of heart disease
increased healthcare costs
decreased quality of life
QUIZ :The image shows a meal of grilled chicken breast and fresh vegetables. What makes
this meal unbalanced? Check all that apply.
The protein serving is too large.
Red meat is not represented.
Grains are not represented.
The vegetable serving should be larger.
There is more fruit than necessary. - ANSWER :The protein serving is too large.
Grains are not represented.
The vegetable serving should be larger.
QUIZ :According to MyPlate guidelines, grains should make up _________ of your plate,
fruits should make up __________ of your plate, protein should make up ______________
of your plate, and vegetables should make up _________________ of your plate. - ANSWER
:about one-fourth
less than one-fourth
about one fourth
more than one- fourth
QUIZ :Jace is a vegetarian, eating at a local restaurant. He chooses a grilled tofu salad that
includes vegetables. What change can he request to make his meal healthier?
He can ask for the tomatoes to be left out.
He can ask for brown rice instead of white rice.
He can ask for his tofu to be fried instead of grilled.
He can ask for fewer sprouts, peas, and cucumbers. - ANSWER :He can ask for brown rice
instead of white rice.
QUIZ :Use the chart to correctly complete the statements.
Vitamin E needs for males ages 19-30 are __________ those for females of the same age.
Only _________________ require more vitamin C than males of the same age.
The greatest number of micrograms of folate is needed by ____________.
Nursing women's vitamin E needs are ______________ those of non-nursing women of the
same age. - ANSWER :the same as
nursing mothers
pregnant females
greater than
