Chapter 10-11 Nutrition and Wellness

Question 1

T/F: In general, female teens need the highest number of servings from each food group.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

T or F: if you take in more calories than you burn, you will gain weight.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Why is it important to stay active when trying to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

because exercise increases the appetite

Question 4

The percentage of a nutrient needed each day as set by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

Daily Value

Question 5

T/F: One advertising tactic is to talk about the good taste but not tell the nutritional info.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

With 160 calories per serving & 4 servings in the box, How many calories in just 1/2 the box?

Accepted Answer

320

Question 7

T/F: The Daily Value on nutrition labels is based on a 5,000 daily calorie diet.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

A source of advice from the USDA on nutrition and fitness.

Accepted Answer

Nutrition Facts Panel, Dietary GUidelines for Americans

Question 9

T/F: the portion size of restaurant foods has gotten smaller because of health concerns.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

T or F: Most female fashion models weigh 15% less than the average American woman.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Aerobic exercise involves short, intense bursts of activity.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

T or F: Fats, oils & sweets should be in our diet, but only in limited amounts.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Which one of these should you avoid if you are following a healthy weight loss plan?

Accepted Answer

soft drink

Question 14

3 of these are why people gain weight today. Which one is NOT?

Accepted Answer

People don't take vitamins like they used to

Question 15

An ad claiming it can prevent symptoms of a disease is an advertising technique known as ....

Accepted Answer

scare tactics

Question 16

3 of these are a gen'l principle of healthy eating. Which one is not?

Accepted Answer

take a daily vitamin

Question 17

T or F: People should avoid taking vitamins with more than 100% of the daily value.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Three of these items appear on the Nutritional Facts panel. Which one does not?

Accepted Answer

daily calories needed for teens

Question 19

A fad diet is defined as .....

Accepted Answer

a temporary plan that does not encourage healthy eating

Question 20

Which if these is NOT one of the food groups?

Accepted Answer

eggs

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a good way to manage emotional eating?

Accepted Answer

Eat a comforting food

Question 22

T/F: Info found on the nutrition label include "serving size" and "servings per container".

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

T/F: It is better to eat sm. portions of many foods instead of big portions of just a few foods

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Which of these is a factor contributing to the weight problems of many Americans?

Accepted Answer

People are used to eating bigger portions

Question 25

T/F: Candy and other sweets have a high nutrient density.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

T/F: To judge the servings of foods in pizza or stew, ingredients must be considered separately

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

T/F: Universities & Independent Research Groups are always reliable sources of info on health.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

T or F: The government guidelines state that people should take a vitamin every day.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 29

The internet can be a good source of info if the user screens web sites for accuracy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

Three of these are common advertising techniques. Which one is NOT?

Accepted Answer

product trailing

Question 31

A very large amount of a supplement that people believe will prevent or cure a disease.

Accepted Answer

megadose

Question 32

A label that provides easy-to-read data about the food in a container.

Accepted Answer

Nutrition Facts Panel

Question 33

Plants used for medicinal purposes are called.....

Accepted Answer

herbals

Chapter 10-11 Nutrition and Wellness

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Chapter 10-11 Nutrition and Wellness

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