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TSS Sophomore College Prep Seminar
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1
Citrus fruits are an excellent source of _______?
calories
Vitamin B
calcium
Vitamin C
2
A label that lists trans fats as '0' means:
it has less than 5 grams of trans fat per serving
it has less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving
It is healthy for you
the food contains no trans fat
3
How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?
2-3
1-2
3-5
6-11
4
Fish can keep your heart healthy. How often should you eat it?
Three times a week
Once a week
Four times a week
Twice a week
5
Which food group is our body's best source of energy?
Meat Group
breads and cereals
milk and cheese
fats, oils and sweets
6
To lower blood pressure, you should:
eat more fruits and vegetables
use less salt
eat dairy foods
all of above
7
The simplest way to enjoy a healthy diet is to:
Snack on convenience foods during busy times.
Carefully read labels and choose foods with the most sugar.
Eat a wide variety of nutritious foods daily.
Rely on vitamins to fill in the nutritional gaps.
8
Which of the following contain calcium?
All of above
soybeans
figs
almonds
9
To make healthy picks off the menu when dining out, look for foods that are:
Au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried or sautéed.
Deep fried.
Surrounded by dipping sauces and condiments.
Steamed, broiled, baked, grilled, poached or roasted.
10
How much fiber should you aim for every day?
50 grams
21 to 35 grams
5 grams
10 to 15 grams
11
Which food contains the most fat?
pudding
brownies
angel food cake
graham crackers
12
True or false? Honey, agave, and coconut sugar are better for you than table (white) sugar.
True
False
13
The milk, cheese & yogurt group are important for ________?
bones
teeth
all of the above
muscles
14
The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group is a good source of _______?
vitamin C
vitamin D
calcium
carbohydrate
15
Fatty fish is a good source of:
protein and omega-3 fats
fiber
beta carotene and omega-4 fats
trans fat
16
Vitamin D is NOT found in:
eggs
fatty fish
chicken
mushrooms
17
When you serve meat, try to keep it lean and skinless and about what size?
no limit
a deck of cards
depends on the cut of the meat
the size of your face
18
Which ones raise your bad cholesterol and increase your risk for heart disease?
None of above
all fats are created equal
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.
Saturated and trans fats.
19
Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don't eat ENOUGH of this?
fat
cholesterol
sodium
calcium
20
Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?
fiber
fats
minerals
vitamins
21
Which of these is required on the food label?
iron
sugars
all of the above
total carbohydrate
22
Which does not contain fiber?
baked beans
brocoli
banana
steak
23
Most people consume much more sugar than they should. How much is the right amount?
The recommendation is the same for men and women.
It's a matter of taste; whatever seems right.
Women --no more than 100 calories a day. Men--150 calories.
Women--no more than 1000 calories a day. Men--1500 calories.
24
Which of the following fast foods has most sodium?
a Dunkin' Donuts corn muffin
a large Burger King chocolate shake
a Burger King Veggie Burger
McDonald's large French fries
25
According to American Heart Association, what's the recommendation of the daily sodium intake?
Less than 500 milligrams a day
Less than 1,500 milligrams a day.
no limit
Between 1,500 and 3,000 milligrams a day is best.
26
Which kind of grains are the greatest for your health?
doesn't matter
whole grains
none of the above
refined and processed grains
27
"Multigrain" breads are always "whole-grain."
True
False
28
Foods from the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts group are an important source of ?
Iron
calcium
fat
fiber
29
Free-range chicken is more healthful and guaranteed to be produced more humanely than others.
True
False
30
Deeply colored fruits and vegetables tend to be higher in vitamins and minerals than others.
False
True
31
About what percentage of kids who are obese will become obese adults?
80%
50%
10 %
30%
