Health Online- Nutrition and Physical Activity- Unit Test Complete Answered
Spring 2025 LATEST UPDATED
Which nutrition patterns are common in the United States? Check all that apply.
Most Americans consume more than the recommended daily amount of sugar.
On average, Americans spend less than $1,000 a year on fast food.
Americans eat about 20 percent of their meals in a car.
Poor nutrition contributes to the rising cost of medical care in the United States.
Physically active college graduates consume more sugar than the average American. -
(answers)Most Americans consume more than the recommended daily amount of sugar.
Americans eat about 20 percent of their meals in a car.
Poor nutrition contributes to the rising cost of medical care in the United States.
Which behaviors would be classified as unhealthy eating choices? Check all that apply.
sitting at the dinner table to eat food
eating dinner while watching television
eating fast food for dinner five times per week
limiting the purchase of prepackaged foods
drinking sweetened beverages with every meal - (answers)eating dinner while watching
television
eating fast food for dinner five times per week
drinking sweetened beverages with every meal
What "red flags" does the FTC suggest consumers look for on product messaging in this article?
Check all that apply.
claims that seem too good to be true
products that promise quick results
products that require a lifestyle change, such as exercising more
products that you apply to your skin to reduce fat
,products that make weight loss seem easy - (answers)claims that seem too good to be true
products that promise quick results
products that you apply to your skin to reduce fat
products that make weight loss seem easy
A news broadcaster reports the results of a study in which people who took fish oil supplements
did not reduce their risk of heart attack.
Two months later, a different broadcaster reports the results of another study claiming that taking
fish oil daily decreases the risk of a heart attack by nearly 50 percent.
Which factors could have affected the conflicting results of these studies? Check all that apply.
physical condition of study participants
bias of broadcasters
diet of participants
length of study
education level of study participants
genetic differences in study participants
age of study researchers - (answers)physical condition of study participants
diet of participants
length of study
genetic differences in study participants
Which image displays a healthy choice for lunch, based on current guidelines?
burger
fish & asparagus
green juice - (answers)fish & asparagus
Which claim does the data from the graph support?
People are making healthier choices about nutrition and their diet.
,More people are choosing to maintain a healthy weight.
People are consuming more added sugars and processed foods in their diets.
People are consuming more fruits, vegetables, and lean meats in their diets. - (answers)People
are consuming more added sugars and processed foods in their diets.
Which actions can be used to help promote the selection of healthy food choices? Check all that
apply.
developing a strategy to remove barriers for eating healthy
creating a meal plan that is nutritious and meets daily values
choosing alternatives that incorporate favorite high-fat foods daily
taking personal ownership of current food choices
purchasing foods on an empty stomach - (answers)developing a strategy to remove barriers for
eating healthy
creating a meal plan that is nutritious and meets daily values
taking personal ownership of current food choices
Which lifestyle choice would put a person at a higher risk for developing heart disease?
training for a 5K race
consuming foods high in trans fats
selecting unsalted food options
keeping a food log on a daily basis - (answers)consuming foods high in trans fats
Mason wants to modify his diet to lower his risk of developing chronic diseases. What can he do
to reduce this risk? Check all that apply.
Eat more foods that contain added sugars.
Consume foods with trans and saturated fats.
Swap out unsalted foods for salted options.
Become familiar with recommended caloric guidelines.
, Set a goal to eat more fruits and vegetables. - (answers)Become familiar with recommended
caloric guidelines.
Set a goal to eat more fruits and vegetables.
A supplement that claims to melt off weight when taken daily as part of a normal dietary plan has
generated much interest. The supplement comes from the extract of a raspberry. Many websites
are dedicated to promoting the pill, but scientists have published results showing insufficient
evidence to draw such conclusions.
This claim is an example of
- a scientific fact
- a nutritional myth
- a scientific correlation
- a nutritional association. - (answers)- a nutritional myth
What unhealthy food choice would most likely cause kidney problems if consumed in sufficient
quantities over time?
eating foods that are high in salt content
eating foods that are low in whole grains
eating foods that are low in vitamin D and magnesium content
eating foods that have a high amount of added sugar - (answers)eating foods that are high in salt
content
Tasha is a graduate student studying health and nutrition. A recent study has made claims about
the health benefits of dark chocolate. Tasha would like to conduct a similar study to see if she
can confirm the findings of the first. She wants to make sure that her study is as close to the
original as possible. Which factors of her study can she control? Check all that apply.
lifestyle and physical condition of the subjects
the number of subjects
genetic variances among the subjects
Spring 2025 LATEST UPDATED
Which nutrition patterns are common in the United States? Check all that apply.
Most Americans consume more than the recommended daily amount of sugar.
On average, Americans spend less than $1,000 a year on fast food.
Americans eat about 20 percent of their meals in a car.
Poor nutrition contributes to the rising cost of medical care in the United States.
Physically active college graduates consume more sugar than the average American. -
(answers)Most Americans consume more than the recommended daily amount of sugar.
Americans eat about 20 percent of their meals in a car.
Poor nutrition contributes to the rising cost of medical care in the United States.
Which behaviors would be classified as unhealthy eating choices? Check all that apply.
sitting at the dinner table to eat food
eating dinner while watching television
eating fast food for dinner five times per week
limiting the purchase of prepackaged foods
drinking sweetened beverages with every meal - (answers)eating dinner while watching
television
eating fast food for dinner five times per week
drinking sweetened beverages with every meal
What "red flags" does the FTC suggest consumers look for on product messaging in this article?
Check all that apply.
claims that seem too good to be true
products that promise quick results
products that require a lifestyle change, such as exercising more
products that you apply to your skin to reduce fat
,products that make weight loss seem easy - (answers)claims that seem too good to be true
products that promise quick results
products that you apply to your skin to reduce fat
products that make weight loss seem easy
A news broadcaster reports the results of a study in which people who took fish oil supplements
did not reduce their risk of heart attack.
Two months later, a different broadcaster reports the results of another study claiming that taking
fish oil daily decreases the risk of a heart attack by nearly 50 percent.
Which factors could have affected the conflicting results of these studies? Check all that apply.
physical condition of study participants
bias of broadcasters
diet of participants
length of study
education level of study participants
genetic differences in study participants
age of study researchers - (answers)physical condition of study participants
diet of participants
length of study
genetic differences in study participants
Which image displays a healthy choice for lunch, based on current guidelines?
burger
fish & asparagus
green juice - (answers)fish & asparagus
Which claim does the data from the graph support?
People are making healthier choices about nutrition and their diet.
,More people are choosing to maintain a healthy weight.
People are consuming more added sugars and processed foods in their diets.
People are consuming more fruits, vegetables, and lean meats in their diets. - (answers)People
are consuming more added sugars and processed foods in their diets.
Which actions can be used to help promote the selection of healthy food choices? Check all that
apply.
developing a strategy to remove barriers for eating healthy
creating a meal plan that is nutritious and meets daily values
choosing alternatives that incorporate favorite high-fat foods daily
taking personal ownership of current food choices
purchasing foods on an empty stomach - (answers)developing a strategy to remove barriers for
eating healthy
creating a meal plan that is nutritious and meets daily values
taking personal ownership of current food choices
Which lifestyle choice would put a person at a higher risk for developing heart disease?
training for a 5K race
consuming foods high in trans fats
selecting unsalted food options
keeping a food log on a daily basis - (answers)consuming foods high in trans fats
Mason wants to modify his diet to lower his risk of developing chronic diseases. What can he do
to reduce this risk? Check all that apply.
Eat more foods that contain added sugars.
Consume foods with trans and saturated fats.
Swap out unsalted foods for salted options.
Become familiar with recommended caloric guidelines.
, Set a goal to eat more fruits and vegetables. - (answers)Become familiar with recommended
caloric guidelines.
Set a goal to eat more fruits and vegetables.
A supplement that claims to melt off weight when taken daily as part of a normal dietary plan has
generated much interest. The supplement comes from the extract of a raspberry. Many websites
are dedicated to promoting the pill, but scientists have published results showing insufficient
evidence to draw such conclusions.
This claim is an example of
- a scientific fact
- a nutritional myth
- a scientific correlation
- a nutritional association. - (answers)- a nutritional myth
What unhealthy food choice would most likely cause kidney problems if consumed in sufficient
quantities over time?
eating foods that are high in salt content
eating foods that are low in whole grains
eating foods that are low in vitamin D and magnesium content
eating foods that have a high amount of added sugar - (answers)eating foods that are high in salt
content
Tasha is a graduate student studying health and nutrition. A recent study has made claims about
the health benefits of dark chocolate. Tasha would like to conduct a similar study to see if she
can confirm the findings of the first. She wants to make sure that her study is as close to the
original as possible. Which factors of her study can she control? Check all that apply.
lifestyle and physical condition of the subjects
the number of subjects
genetic variances among the subjects
