BASIC NUTRITION TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the difference between a good and bad carb? - Answer-One can be a
complex carb (which is healthy) consist of whole grains and vegetables. And one can
be a simple carb (which isn't healthy) consist of white bread, anything sugary.
How many grams is one teaspoon of sugar? - Answer-4
List one example of a sugar? - Answer-pop
What is LDL and HDL? - Answer-low density lipoprotiens (bad cholesterol) and high
density lipoprotiens (good cholesterol)
What are the 5 different types of fat? List example of each - Answer-Saturated Fat -
butter, cakes, biscuts
Trans- Fat - raw agriculture commodities
Polyunsaturated Fat - corn, soybean, vegetable, oils
Monounsaturated Fat - avocado, nuts
Omega 3 - walnuts, fat fish
What is the difference between major and trace minerals? - Answer-major minerals
are needed more and trace minerals are needed less
What is the importance of water? - Answer-prevents dehydration, regulates body
temp, protects body organs and tissues, ect.
What is 5-2-1-0 - Answer-5 servings of fruit
2 hours or less of screen time
1 hour or more of physical activity
0 sugary drinks more h20
What are the foods that are on the My Plate food categories? - Answer-fruits,
vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy
What food group do they suggest making 1/2 whole? - Answer-grains
What is your personal RDA ( recommended dietary allowances) depend on? -
Answer-height, muscle, weight, ect.
What are the six essential nutrients? - Answer-water, carbohydrates, protein, fat,
vitamins, minerals
What is a good carb example for each of the three carbohydrates? - Answer-simple -
sugary
complex- vegetables
fiber- plant sources
AND ANSWERS
What is the difference between a good and bad carb? - Answer-One can be a
complex carb (which is healthy) consist of whole grains and vegetables. And one can
be a simple carb (which isn't healthy) consist of white bread, anything sugary.
How many grams is one teaspoon of sugar? - Answer-4
List one example of a sugar? - Answer-pop
What is LDL and HDL? - Answer-low density lipoprotiens (bad cholesterol) and high
density lipoprotiens (good cholesterol)
What are the 5 different types of fat? List example of each - Answer-Saturated Fat -
butter, cakes, biscuts
Trans- Fat - raw agriculture commodities
Polyunsaturated Fat - corn, soybean, vegetable, oils
Monounsaturated Fat - avocado, nuts
Omega 3 - walnuts, fat fish
What is the difference between major and trace minerals? - Answer-major minerals
are needed more and trace minerals are needed less
What is the importance of water? - Answer-prevents dehydration, regulates body
temp, protects body organs and tissues, ect.
What is 5-2-1-0 - Answer-5 servings of fruit
2 hours or less of screen time
1 hour or more of physical activity
0 sugary drinks more h20
What are the foods that are on the My Plate food categories? - Answer-fruits,
vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy
What food group do they suggest making 1/2 whole? - Answer-grains
What is your personal RDA ( recommended dietary allowances) depend on? -
Answer-height, muscle, weight, ect.
What are the six essential nutrients? - Answer-water, carbohydrates, protein, fat,
vitamins, minerals
What is a good carb example for each of the three carbohydrates? - Answer-simple -
sugary
complex- vegetables
fiber- plant sources
