Do You Really Know About Basic Nutrition?

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Do You Really Know About Basic Nutrition?

This quiz is to determine how much you have learned about basic nutrition while doing your webquest. Be sure to print out your certificate at the end of the quiz! Good Luck!

Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    Butter has more calories than margarine.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 2. 
    All calories beyond what the body needs is stored as fat.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 3. 
    A slice of toast has fewer calories than a slice of bread.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 4. 
    Fats are fats; all types of fat are equally bad for you.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 5. 
    All the foods in the same food groups have the same serving size.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 6. 
    You must eat 3,500 calories to gain one pound of weight.
    Discuss
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 7. 
    Children who are still growing are the only ones who need the nutrients found in milk.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 8. 
    Exercise can help you to lose weight by decreasing your appetite.
    Discuss
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 9. 
    Fasting (not eating) is a good, safe way to lose weight.
    Discuss
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 10. 
    A fat baby is a healthy baby.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 11. 
    The way food is prepared and cooked makes a difference in how many calories it has.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 12. 
    If you eat enough calories, you are sure to get enough vitamins and minerals.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 13. 
    Carbohydrates are more fattening than fats and protein.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 14. 
    A variety of foods from all the groups in the Food Pyramid is a good way to ensure a well-balanced diet.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

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