AAFCS 200 - Nutrition Wellness Food
Science Exam with Questions and
Correct Answers 2025
Discuss ,the ,USDA's ,MyPlate ,and ,its ,replacement ,of ,the ,food ,pyramid ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Food ,Pyramid ,was ,confusing ,and ,vague. ,My ,Plate ,replaced ,the ,pyramid ,in
,2011 ,and ,is ,easier ,to ,use. ,My ,Plate ,is ,a ,picture ,of ,a ,plate ,divided ,into ,four ,sections.
,The ,idea ,is ,to ,simplify ,what ,their ,plate ,should ,look ,like ,vs ,serving ,sizes ,for
,everything.
Identify ,the ,characteristics ,that ,make ,an ,individual ,low ,activity ,and ,the ,characteristics
,that ,make ,an ,individual ,considered ,high ,activity. ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-low ,activity ,-
,Does ,not ,exercise ,regularly ,and ,gets ,less ,than ,30 ,minutes ,of ,activity ,on ,any ,given
,day
Mid ,level ,- ,30 ,minutes ,at ,a ,time ,1 ,to ,2 ,times ,a ,week
high ,activity ,- ,exercises ,regularly ,and ,gets ,30-60 ,
minutes ,4 ,to ,5 ,times ,a ,week. ,Can ,be ,working ,in ,a ,warehouse, ,gym, ,etc.
Explain ,the ,importance ,of ,consumer ,advocacy ,groups ,and ,identify ,some ,examples ,of
,these ,groups ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Attempt ,to ,protect ,consumers ,from ,unsafe
,products ,and ,unethical ,business ,practices. ,Researches ,products ,and ,offers ,results ,of
,safety ,concerns, ,defects, ,or ,scams. ,Advocate ,for ,legislation ,that ,protects ,rights ,of
,consumers. ,Can ,offer ,assistance ,to ,consumers. ,
EX ,Consumer's ,Union, ,Better ,Business ,Bureau, ,Consumer ,Federation ,of ,America
Explain ,the ,role ,that ,ethnicity ,can ,play ,in ,determining ,which ,foods ,an ,individual
,includes ,in ,his ,or ,her ,diet ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-People ,living ,in ,different ,regions
,have ,different ,customs ,regarding ,food ,that ,they ,eat. ,This ,can ,be ,related ,to ,traditions
,or ,access ,to ,food.
Identify ,and ,explain ,some ,of ,the ,factors ,that ,might ,influence ,what ,foods ,are ,available
,to ,a ,consumer ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Region ,where ,consumer ,lives, ,current ,weather
,conditions, ,seasonal ,effects, ,demand
Identify ,some ,of ,the ,food ,preparation ,methods ,that ,can ,be ,used ,to ,reduce ,the ,risk ,of
,foodborne ,illnesses ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-thawing ,food ,appropriately, ,storing ,in ,air
,tight ,containers, ,sanitizing ,all ,cooking ,areas ,and ,equipment. ,Individuals ,should ,wash
, ,their ,hands, ,wash ,fruits ,and ,veggies. ,Cook ,foods ,at ,high ,enough ,temperatures ,for ,a
,long ,period ,to ,avoid ,bacteria. ,Thaw ,foods ,in ,the ,refrigerator.
Explain ,how ,hypertension ,can ,be ,treated ,and ,prevented ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Hypertension ,can ,be ,treated ,through ,low ,salt ,and ,low ,fat ,along ,with ,exercise ,to ,bring
,blood ,pressure ,to ,a ,reasonable ,level. ,Medication ,is ,often ,prescribed. ,Many ,factors
,include ,age, ,race, ,and ,family ,history. ,Eliminating ,certain ,activities ,can ,significantly
,reduce ,risk: ,excessive ,drinking, ,smoking, ,regularly ,consuming ,high ,salt ,foods, ,high
,stress,
Explain ,the ,nutritional ,importance ,of ,fiber ,and ,identify ,some ,common ,sources ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Fiber ,helps ,with ,bowel ,movements, ,digestion, ,immune
,response. ,Fiber ,can ,lower ,cholesterol, ,prevent ,obesity, ,lower ,the ,risk ,of ,cancer ,and
,type ,two ,diabetes. ,Sources ,- ,oatmeal, ,whole ,wheat ,bread, ,beans, ,apples ,etc
Identify ,the ,daily ,calorie ,and ,nutritional ,requirements ,of ,a ,healthy, ,highly ,active
,individual ,as ,he ,or ,she ,ages ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-More ,active ,= ,more ,calories.
,Active ,and ,less ,active ,kids ,require ,the ,same ,calories. ,Active ,teens ,need ,1600 ,- ,2600
,calories. ,Active ,young ,adults ,require ,2000 ,- ,3200 ,calories. ,The ,calorie ,needs ,of ,an
,active ,vs ,less ,active ,person ,is ,400 ,- ,800 ,calories ,higher. ,Active ,people ,require ,more
,protein.
Explain ,how ,diabetes ,can ,be ,prevented ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Type ,2/Gestational ,-
,eating ,a ,healthy ,diet ,high ,in ,fiber ,and ,whole ,grains, ,lower ,high ,fat ,foods, ,and
,breastfeeding. ,
Type ,1 ,- ,no ,known ,prevention
Explain ,the ,nutritional ,importance ,of ,vitamin ,C ,and ,identify ,some ,common ,sources ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Ascorbic ,Acid ,- ,Vitamin ,C. ,Helps ,protect ,the ,health ,of ,skin,
,bones, ,teeth, ,cartilage, ,and ,blood ,vessels. ,Antioxidant ,that ,helps ,reduce ,the ,negative
,effects ,that ,oxygen ,reactions ,within ,the ,body ,can ,have ,on ,the ,cells. ,Produces
,collagen ,- ,protein ,necessary ,for ,cartilage ,and ,skin ,health. ,Sources ,- ,Strawberries,
,broccoli, ,spinach
Define ,obesity ,and ,how ,it ,can ,be ,treated ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Obesity ,- ,increase ,in
,body ,weight ,that ,is ,significantly ,beyond ,what ,is ,considered ,healthy. ,Individuals ,take
,in ,more ,food ,than ,the ,body ,can ,use ,so ,it ,is ,stored ,as ,fat. ,Obesity ,is ,mainly ,from
,overeating, ,but ,can ,be ,tied ,to ,family ,history, ,genetic ,factors, ,and ,stress ,or ,lack ,of
,sleep. ,Treatment ,- ,eliminate ,excess ,food ,intake, ,well ,balanced ,diet, ,rigorous
,exercise. ,Medication ,and ,surgery ,can ,help ,in ,extreme ,cases.
Explain ,the ,steps ,that ,an ,individual ,or ,organization ,should ,take ,when ,planning ,a
,nutritional ,meal ,for ,a ,group ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-What ,are ,the ,nutritional ,goals ,of
,the ,meal? ,Research ,which ,foods ,will ,best ,satisfy ,these ,goals. ,Put ,together ,a ,meal
,plan ,that ,details ,what ,foods ,will ,be ,included, ,average ,time ,it ,takes ,to ,prepare/cook,
,and ,the ,cost ,associated. ,Determine ,the ,best ,method ,of ,preparation ,including ,what
Science Exam with Questions and
Correct Answers 2025
Discuss ,the ,USDA's ,MyPlate ,and ,its ,replacement ,of ,the ,food ,pyramid ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-Food ,Pyramid ,was ,confusing ,and ,vague. ,My ,Plate ,replaced ,the ,pyramid ,in
,2011 ,and ,is ,easier ,to ,use. ,My ,Plate ,is ,a ,picture ,of ,a ,plate ,divided ,into ,four ,sections.
,The ,idea ,is ,to ,simplify ,what ,their ,plate ,should ,look ,like ,vs ,serving ,sizes ,for
,everything.
Identify ,the ,characteristics ,that ,make ,an ,individual ,low ,activity ,and ,the ,characteristics
,that ,make ,an ,individual ,considered ,high ,activity. ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-low ,activity ,-
,Does ,not ,exercise ,regularly ,and ,gets ,less ,than ,30 ,minutes ,of ,activity ,on ,any ,given
,day
Mid ,level ,- ,30 ,minutes ,at ,a ,time ,1 ,to ,2 ,times ,a ,week
high ,activity ,- ,exercises ,regularly ,and ,gets ,30-60 ,
minutes ,4 ,to ,5 ,times ,a ,week. ,Can ,be ,working ,in ,a ,warehouse, ,gym, ,etc.
Explain ,the ,importance ,of ,consumer ,advocacy ,groups ,and ,identify ,some ,examples ,of
,these ,groups ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Attempt ,to ,protect ,consumers ,from ,unsafe
,products ,and ,unethical ,business ,practices. ,Researches ,products ,and ,offers ,results ,of
,safety ,concerns, ,defects, ,or ,scams. ,Advocate ,for ,legislation ,that ,protects ,rights ,of
,consumers. ,Can ,offer ,assistance ,to ,consumers. ,
EX ,Consumer's ,Union, ,Better ,Business ,Bureau, ,Consumer ,Federation ,of ,America
Explain ,the ,role ,that ,ethnicity ,can ,play ,in ,determining ,which ,foods ,an ,individual
,includes ,in ,his ,or ,her ,diet ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-People ,living ,in ,different ,regions
,have ,different ,customs ,regarding ,food ,that ,they ,eat. ,This ,can ,be ,related ,to ,traditions
,or ,access ,to ,food.
Identify ,and ,explain ,some ,of ,the ,factors ,that ,might ,influence ,what ,foods ,are ,available
,to ,a ,consumer ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Region ,where ,consumer ,lives, ,current ,weather
,conditions, ,seasonal ,effects, ,demand
Identify ,some ,of ,the ,food ,preparation ,methods ,that ,can ,be ,used ,to ,reduce ,the ,risk ,of
,foodborne ,illnesses ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-thawing ,food ,appropriately, ,storing ,in ,air
,tight ,containers, ,sanitizing ,all ,cooking ,areas ,and ,equipment. ,Individuals ,should ,wash
, ,their ,hands, ,wash ,fruits ,and ,veggies. ,Cook ,foods ,at ,high ,enough ,temperatures ,for ,a
,long ,period ,to ,avoid ,bacteria. ,Thaw ,foods ,in ,the ,refrigerator.
Explain ,how ,hypertension ,can ,be ,treated ,and ,prevented ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-
Hypertension ,can ,be ,treated ,through ,low ,salt ,and ,low ,fat ,along ,with ,exercise ,to ,bring
,blood ,pressure ,to ,a ,reasonable ,level. ,Medication ,is ,often ,prescribed. ,Many ,factors
,include ,age, ,race, ,and ,family ,history. ,Eliminating ,certain ,activities ,can ,significantly
,reduce ,risk: ,excessive ,drinking, ,smoking, ,regularly ,consuming ,high ,salt ,foods, ,high
,stress,
Explain ,the ,nutritional ,importance ,of ,fiber ,and ,identify ,some ,common ,sources ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Fiber ,helps ,with ,bowel ,movements, ,digestion, ,immune
,response. ,Fiber ,can ,lower ,cholesterol, ,prevent ,obesity, ,lower ,the ,risk ,of ,cancer ,and
,type ,two ,diabetes. ,Sources ,- ,oatmeal, ,whole ,wheat ,bread, ,beans, ,apples ,etc
Identify ,the ,daily ,calorie ,and ,nutritional ,requirements ,of ,a ,healthy, ,highly ,active
,individual ,as ,he ,or ,she ,ages ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-More ,active ,= ,more ,calories.
,Active ,and ,less ,active ,kids ,require ,the ,same ,calories. ,Active ,teens ,need ,1600 ,- ,2600
,calories. ,Active ,young ,adults ,require ,2000 ,- ,3200 ,calories. ,The ,calorie ,needs ,of ,an
,active ,vs ,less ,active ,person ,is ,400 ,- ,800 ,calories ,higher. ,Active ,people ,require ,more
,protein.
Explain ,how ,diabetes ,can ,be ,prevented ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Type ,2/Gestational ,-
,eating ,a ,healthy ,diet ,high ,in ,fiber ,and ,whole ,grains, ,lower ,high ,fat ,foods, ,and
,breastfeeding. ,
Type ,1 ,- ,no ,known ,prevention
Explain ,the ,nutritional ,importance ,of ,vitamin ,C ,and ,identify ,some ,common ,sources ,-
,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Ascorbic ,Acid ,- ,Vitamin ,C. ,Helps ,protect ,the ,health ,of ,skin,
,bones, ,teeth, ,cartilage, ,and ,blood ,vessels. ,Antioxidant ,that ,helps ,reduce ,the ,negative
,effects ,that ,oxygen ,reactions ,within ,the ,body ,can ,have ,on ,the ,cells. ,Produces
,collagen ,- ,protein ,necessary ,for ,cartilage ,and ,skin ,health. ,Sources ,- ,Strawberries,
,broccoli, ,spinach
Define ,obesity ,and ,how ,it ,can ,be ,treated ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-Obesity ,- ,increase ,in
,body ,weight ,that ,is ,significantly ,beyond ,what ,is ,considered ,healthy. ,Individuals ,take
,in ,more ,food ,than ,the ,body ,can ,use ,so ,it ,is ,stored ,as ,fat. ,Obesity ,is ,mainly ,from
,overeating, ,but ,can ,be ,tied ,to ,family ,history, ,genetic ,factors, ,and ,stress ,or ,lack ,of
,sleep. ,Treatment ,- ,eliminate ,excess ,food ,intake, ,well ,balanced ,diet, ,rigorous
,exercise. ,Medication ,and ,surgery ,can ,help ,in ,extreme ,cases.
Explain ,the ,steps ,that ,an ,individual ,or ,organization ,should ,take ,when ,planning ,a
,nutritional ,meal ,for ,a ,group ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-What ,are ,the ,nutritional ,goals ,of
,the ,meal? ,Research ,which ,foods ,will ,best ,satisfy ,these ,goals. ,Put ,together ,a ,meal
,plan ,that ,details ,what ,foods ,will ,be ,included, ,average ,time ,it ,takes ,to ,prepare/cook,
,and ,the ,cost ,associated. ,Determine ,the ,best ,method ,of ,preparation ,including ,what
