diet & nutrition quiz: test your diet iq

Diet & Nutrition Quiz: Test Your Diet IQ

Q:According to the USDA, there is no difference between a "portion" and a "serving."

The correct answer is: • False

Explanation:

A "portion" is how much food you choose to eat at one time, whether in a restaurant, from a package, or in your own kitchen. Versus a portion, a "serving" size is the amount of food listed on a product's Nutrition Facts. Sometimes, the portion size and serving size match; sometimes they do not.

Keep in mind that the serving size on the Nutrition Facts is not a recommended amount of food to eat. It is a quick way of letting you know the calories and nutrients in a certain amount of food.

Q: ______________ should be about the size of a baseball.

A Serving of Broccoli

A Serving of Ice Cream

Q: ______________ should be about the size of a baseball.

Q:From which foods can we get carbohydrates?

AMilk products and fruits BWhole grain breads and cereals CTable sugar, starchy vegetables, and legumes DAll of the above

Q:From which foods can we get carbohydrates?

The correct answer is: D All of the above

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are called "simple" or "complex," depending on how fast your body digests and absorbs the sugar. You get simple carbohydrates from fruits, milk products, and table sugar. Complex carbohydrates include whole grain breads and cereals, starchy vegetables, and legumes. Complex carbohydrates and some simple carbohydrates provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Products made with refined sugar provide little nutrition. It is wise to limit these products.

Q:Which has more calories?

A Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese

A Toaster Waffle with Syrup

Q:Which has more calories?

Q:Which of the following is NOT true about water?

ADrinking water boosts metabolism B85% of human brain tissue is water CA good rule of thumb is to drink 10-12 glasses of water per day DWater reduces kidney stones

Q:Which of the following is NOT true about water?

The correct answer is: C A good rule of thumb is to drink 10-12 glasses of water per day

Explanation:

There is no evidence to show that drinking 10-12 glasses of water is necessary. Generally, nutritionists recommend we follow the "8x8" rule, which is to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day.

Drinking more water does indeed boost metabolism - especially if your glass is icy cold. Your body must work to warm the water up, burning a few extra calories in the process.

As for other benefits of water, 85% of your brain tissue is water, which means that if you're dehydrated, both your body and your mind will be stressed.

Q:According to the USDA's famous Food Pyramid, we need 2-3 servings of which food group every day?

AMilk, cheese, and yogurt products BVegetables CCereal, bread, rice, or pasta DA & B only

Q:According to the USDA's famous Food Pyramid, we need 2-3 servings of which food group every day?

The correct answer is: A Milk, cheese, and yogurt products

Explanation:

The USDA's famous Food Pyramid confirms that we need 2-3 daily servings from the milk, yogurt, and cheese group; 2-3 daily servings from the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts group; 3-5 daily servings of vegetables; 2-4 servings from the fruit class; 6-11 daily servings from the bread, cereal, rice, and pasta category, and to use fats, oils, and sweets very sparingly.

Q:One serving of peanut butter is about the size of:

A Ping Pong Ball

A Pack of Gum

Q:One serving of peanut butter is about the size of:

Q:Diet is a major contributor to overweight and obesity. How many U.S. adults would you guess are overweight or obese?

ANearly 50% of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese BNearly 60% of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese CNearly 70% of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese DNearly 80% of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese

Q:Diet is a major contributor to overweight and obesity. How many U.S. adults would you guess are overweight or obese?

The correct answer is: C Nearly 70% of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese

Explanation:

More than two-thirds (68%) of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese.

This breaks down to 64.1% of U.S. women and 72.3% of U.S. men.

Q:A serving of which of the two foods below should be the size of a checkbook?

A Chicken Breast

A Burrito

Q:A serving of which of the two foods below should be the size of a checkbook?

Q:People with a body mass index (BMI) value of ________ or more are considered obese.

A20 B25 C29 D30

Q:People with a body mass index (BMI) value of ________ or more are considered obese.

The correct answer is: D 30

Explanation:

BMI values between 18.5 and 24.9 are considered to be a "normal" or "healthy" weight. BMI values between 25 and 29.9 are considered "overweight," while BMI values of 30 and above are considered "obese." BMIs above 25 are unhealthy and have been shown to increase the risk of certain chronic diseases. BMIs under 18.5 are considered "underweight."

Q:According to the USDA, which of the following foods fall into the "grain" category?

Beans

Pastas

Q:According to the USDA, which of the following foods fall into the "grain" category?

Q:Think of an ordinary computer mouse. Which food listed below should be about the same size as the mouse?

A Baked or Sweet Potato

A Serving of Olives

Q:Think of an ordinary computer mouse. Which food listed below should be about the same size as the mouse?

Q:To keep your diet in check, a correct-sized portion of ___________ should be near the size of a package of dental floss:

Chocolate

Butter

Q:To keep your diet in check, a correct-sized portion of ___________ should be near the size of a package of dental floss:

Q:Three ounces of cooked, lean beef is nearly equivalent to the size of:

A Folded Dinner Napkin

A Deck of Playing Cards

Q:Three ounces of cooked, lean beef is nearly equivalent to the size of:

Q:Most Americans consume the greatest amount of calcium from __________________?

Whole Milk

Cheese

Q:Most Americans consume the greatest amount of calcium from __________________?

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Diet & Nutrition Quiz: Test Your Diet IQ

Q:According to the USDA, there is no difference between a "portion" and a "serving."

Q:According to the USDA, there is no difference between a "portion" and a "serving."

Q: ______________ should be about the size of a baseball.

Q: ______________ should be about the size of a baseball.

Q:From which foods can we get carbohydrates?

Q:From which foods can we get carbohydrates?

Q:Which has more calories?

Q:Which has more calories?

Q:Which of the following is NOT true about water?

Q:Which of the following is NOT true about water?

Q:According to the USDA's famous Food Pyramid, we need 2-3 servings of which food group every day?

Q:According to the USDA's famous Food Pyramid, we need 2-3 servings of which food group every day?

Q:One serving of peanut butter is about the size of:

Q:One serving of peanut butter is about the size of:

Q:Diet is a major contributor to overweight and obesity. How many U.S. adults would you guess are overweight or obese?

Q:Diet is a major contributor to overweight and obesity. How many U.S. adults would you guess are overweight or obese?

Q:A serving of which of the two foods below should be the size of a checkbook?

Q:A serving of which of the two foods below should be the size of a checkbook?

Q:People with a body mass index (BMI) value of ________ or more are considered obese.

Q:People with a body mass index (BMI) value of ________ or more are considered obese.

Q:According to the USDA, which of the following foods fall into the "grain" category?

Q:According to the USDA, which of the following foods fall into the "grain" category?

Q:Think of an ordinary computer mouse. Which food listed below should be about the same size as the mouse?

Q:Think of an ordinary computer mouse. Which food listed below should be about the same size as the mouse?

Q:To keep your diet in check, a correct-sized portion of ___________ should be near the size of a package of dental floss:

Q:To keep your diet in check, a correct-sized portion of ___________ should be near the size of a package of dental floss:

Q:Three ounces of cooked, lean beef is nearly equivalent to the size of:

Q:Three ounces of cooked, lean beef is nearly equivalent to the size of:

Q:Most Americans consume the greatest amount of calcium from __________________?

Q:Most Americans consume the greatest amount of calcium from __________________?

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