Teen Health, Course 1

Chapter 4: Nutrition

Online Quizzes

1
Which nutrients are your body’s primary energy source, found in sugars and starches contained in food?
A)Carbohydrates
B)Fats
C)Proteins
D)Water
2
Foods such as oranges, grapefruits, cantaloupes, strawberries, mangoes, cabbages, and broccoli are good sources of which vitamin or mineral?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin C
C)Calcium
D)Potassium
3
Foods such as milk, cheese, fortified ready-to-eat cereals, oatmeal, and canned salmon are good sources of which vitamin or mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin C
C)Calcium
D)Potassium
4
When you are playing outside in the summer heat, which nutrient do you need more of?
A)Fats
B)Proteins
C)Vitamins
D)Water
5
Which tool is designed to help you make healthful food choices and develop a personal eating plan?
A)Counting calories
B)MyPyramid
C)Dietary guidelines
D)Nutrition facts
6
Which statement is NOT true? The Nutrition Facts panel on packaged food tells you
A)Serving size, or the amount of food in one serving
B)Servings per container, or the number of servings the package contains
C)Calories, or the number of calories in one serving
D)Calories, or the number of calories you are eating
7
What does it mean to “color” your plate?
A)Paint your plate.
B)Eat a variety of vegetables.
C)Painted plates are more pleasing to eat from.
D)Eat a variety of grains.
8
Which fats are found in many animal products and may increase your body’s level of cholesterol?
A)Paint your plate.
B)Eat a variety of vegetables.
C)Painted plates are more pleasing to eat from.
D)Eat a variety of grains.
9
Which fats are found in many animal products and may increase your body’s level of cholesterol?
A)Saturated fats *
B)Unsaturated fats
C)Transfats
D)Olive oil
10
Who is the best person to tell you whether your growth pattern (height and weight) are normal?
A)Magazine
B)Friend
C)Parent
D)Health professional
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